Material Scientist

## Material Scientist Apply:
US OH Willoughby:
Full time:
Posted Today:
REQ-1251
** About Momentive Technologies
** Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra-high-performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high-growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications.  

Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The Company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit   
** Material 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.
** Minimum Qualifications**:
* PhD degree Material Science & Engineering or Glass Science
* 0 - 2 years industry experience
* Expertise in working with and the design of high temperature processing equipment of quartz, glass, or ceramics.
* Proficient in statistical design and analysis of experimental data including design of experiment, hypothesis testing and Gage R&R.
* Project management experience - effective planning and prioritization of projects of significant business impact to deliver new product/process technologies.
* Proven ability to collaborate with manufacturing, supplier, and customer to accomplish project objectives on time and within budget.
* Ability to do hands-on work in an industrial environment with necessary PPE and interact and influence in a matrixed environment.
* A strong…