Material Scientist - PCB Materials

Description de poste Material Scientist – PCB Materials (m/f/d) Role Overview:
Huntsman’s Advanced Materials division is looking for a Material Scientist to join our Product Innovation team in Basel, Switzerland. In this role, you will develop advanced materials for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and semiconductor packaging. We are looking for an experienced scientist with strong knowledge of polymer chemistry, thermoset systems and formulation development. This is an opportunity to help create materials that support the future of electronics technology.

• Identifying innovation opportunities for high-performance polymeric materials used in PCB applications.
• Designing thermoset polymer formulations, creating prototypes and improving material designs based on test results and customer feedback.
• Performing proof-of-concept assessments, analysing experimental data, maintaining electronic laboratory records and preparing technical reports.
• Monitoring industry trends and identifying opportunities for intellectual property and product differentiation, including with AI-assisted tools.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, customers and external partners to accelerate product development and commercialization.
• Ensuring compliance with Environment, Health & Safety, Ethics & Compliance and International Trade requirements.

• PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials research and development.
• Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry and physics, especially thermoset systems and inorganic-filled formulations.
• Solid understanding of PCB manufacturing, electronic materials and semiconductor packaging technologies.
• Hands‑on experience in formulation development and materials characterization.
• Experience with materials modelling and data analysis would be an advantage.
• Curious, innovative and self‑motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people‑oriented organization. Our family‑like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world. We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman. In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry‑leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of diversified chemical products with 2025 revenues of approximately $6 billion from our continuing operations. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 55 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 25 countries and employ approximately 6,000 associates within our continuing operations.

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