GOglobal Program: Electronics R&D 2026
About The Position
EMD Electronics is hiring for a two-year Functional Graduate Program focused on applying artificial intelligence and advanced materials research. Participants will rotate through R&D assignments, gain exposure to Materials AI, Materials Innovation, and Process Development, and develop tools, models, and workflows that accelerate the discovery and deployment of electronic materials. The program includes expert mentorship, targeted training, international exposure, and opportunities to engage with senior management and the global R&D community. The program starts in Spring 2027. The first assignment is based in the United States at one of the listed locations or remotely. Participants then complete an international placement in another part of EMD Electronics and a further assignment in the United States. Through project work across specialty chemicals and high-tech materials, participants will build expertise in AI/ML for materials science, develop cross-functional collaboration skills, and deliver applied innovation value. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; the role does not offer work authorization sponsorship.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. or master's degree in a STEM discipline, such as Computer Science, Computational Chemistry, Data Science, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
- Graduation in 2025 or 2026.
- Eligible to work in the United States; work authorization sponsorship is not offered.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship, research, or project experience applying AI/ML in a scientific or industrial context.
- International exposure.
- Bilingual skills.
- Demonstrated experience building and deploying machine-learning models.
- Proficiency in scientific Python and familiarity with cheminformatics tools.
- Experience with LLMs, agentic AI, or foundation models for science.
- A flexible, collaborative team-player approach and willingness to go the extra mile.
- High motivation, curiosity, and passion for solving challenging problems.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the structured two-year rotation plan, including U.S. assignments and an international placement.
- Contribute to developing materials and applications across product segments in specialty chemicals and high-tech materials.
- Apply data, digital, and AI/ML tools to accelerate innovation, including data automation workflows, machine-learning models, computational modeling, and agentic AI development.
- Engage in R&D activities across Materials Innovation, Materials AI, and Process Development, translating scientific insights into actionable project outcomes.
- Plan, execute, and report on individual projects, delivering milestones on time and within scope.
- Collaborate with bench scientists, process engineers, and product development teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven acceleration and bridge data science with domain expertise.
- Present findings and model insights to senior management and cross-functional teams, and participate in technical reviews and strategic decision-making forums.
- Build hands-on knowledge of materials and chemistry to develop AI tools grounded in physical and chemical principles.
- Apply AI/ML expertise across diverse cultural, organizational, and technical environments and build a global network of collaborators.
- Participate in professional development, training, and mentorship activities.
- Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative, customer- and results-oriented approach to project success.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement contributions
- Other perquisites
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
