Scientist, Materials Engineering, Research Scientist

Location: Duryea

Your Contribution Design and develop advanced ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic materials that meet performance requirements for optical and technical applications

Lead experimental programs to establish relationships between composition, processing, microstructure, and material properties, translating data into actionable technical solutions

Develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing processes including powder preparation, forming, sintering, finishing, and material characterization

Drive innovation by identifying new material, product, and technology opportunities and advancing concepts through commercialization

Lead and contribute to cross-functional project teams, providing technical guidance, coordinating resources, and communicating results to technical and business stakeholders

Support intellectual property development, customer engagement, strategic research initiatives, and external collaborations with universities, suppliers, and industry partners

Your Profile

PhD preferred in Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field

Preferred minimum of 4 years of experience in the synthesis, processing, and characterization of ceramic materials

Strong knowledge of materials development, process optimization, and analytical problem-solving within research and development environments

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, drive innovation, and contribute to new product development and commercialization efforts

Your Benefits At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement, short-term/long-term disability, etc.

Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.