What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Material Scientist position at Momentive Technologies?
About Momentive Technologies
Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, our ultra-high-purity products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, aerospace, water purification, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries. As a world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, we offer an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality. By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives our customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and our customers are reshaping the world.
Lead Materials Scientist
As a Material Scientist, you'll spearhead the creation of innovative materials, drive new product launches, and provide invaluable technical support to our esteemed clientele. Your role involves the thrilling challenge of developing groundbreaking high-temperature fusion processes and offering crucial manufacturing technical support. Collaborating closely with our team, you'll be instrumental in scaling up products and processes from the initial bench phase to high-volume production. Moreover, you'll not only contribute to managing our team of Technology Technicians but also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of materials technology within our organization.
Job Description
- Develop new quartz products and processes utilizing technical expertise to meet new market / application demands.
- Lead new product introduction projects with cross-functional teams and external validation partners. Responsibilities include IP research, feasibility testing, prototyping, gauge development, pilot testing, cost model construction and analysis. Will work with Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS to support scaleup and transfer of technology.
- Apply project management skills in planning, budgeting, time management, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Generate intellectual properties such as patents, publications, and internal reports. Also, support generation of product brochure, marketing communications including white papers, technical training presentations and procedures for commercial and manufacturing team respectively.
- Responsible for manufacturing technical support regarding high temperature processing of quartz and quartz containing materials.
- Apply Six Sigma methodology, statistical, surface and materials characterization tools for process improvement, failure analysis and troubleshooting.
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Our Lead Materials Scientists / Technology Managers earn a variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.
Joining the Momentive team includes :
Momentive Technologies is not just shaping materials; we're shaping the future. As a leader in the fused quartz, ceramics, and crucibles industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and excellence. When you join us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's driving advancements in technology, research, and applications across various sectors.
Don't miss this chance to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on industries that impact the world.
Ready to embark on a journey of discovery? Apply now!
EEO Statement
We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
