06/09/2026
Device Scientist NVE Corporation
The Opportunity
“An unprecedented opportunity to define a radically new class of device....” That’s how Scientific American described spintronics. NVE is a world leader in spintronics and a recognized innovator. If you enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment where achievement is fostered and encouraged, NVE can provide you a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity with great prospects for advancement.
The Responsibilities
Extend NVE’s industry leadership by developing new spintronic sensors, isolators, memory and other devices.
Detailed duties include:
Develop new spintronic devices with advanced physical vapor deposition, wafer fabrication methods, and device characterization techniques.
Create models of device performance using basic physics principles, micromagnetic simulation tools, and multiphysics simulation software.
Integrate new spintronic materials into unique wafer fabrication processes.
Cooperate with technical support staff to complete experiments, maintain equipment, and ramp new technologies into high-volume production.
Identify failure mechanisms and customer quality issues and incorporate fixes into device materials and fabrication flows.
Present research findings to customers, outside researchers, and for internal review.
Education and Skills
M. S. or Ph. D. in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or related field.
Experience with analysis of magnetic materials and devices using techniques such as magnetometry, electronic transport, magnetic microscopy, or X-ray analysis.
Knowledge of vacuum deposition, semiconductor photolithography and etch equipment.
Expertise in magnetic thin film device physics including xMR, voltage controlled anisotropy, spin orbit torque, and multiferroic materials a plus.
Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and experimental design abilities.
Strong work ethic and leadership skills.
Results oriented.
Benefits
NVE offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance, HSA with $3,600/year/family company contribution, dental insurance, prescription drug coverage, fully-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and 401(k) program with a 100% company match up to 3% of salary.
Company Accolades
NVE is one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies in America for 2022 for the fifth time, and was named the Best Technology Company to Work for in Eden Prairie by Zippia. NVE won a 2015 Frost & Sullivan Technology Leadership Award for Spintronic Magnetic Sensors. For more information, visit http://www.nve.com/awards.php.
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