Material Scientist

Momentive Technologies•Willoughby, OH

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About The Position

Momentive Technologies is seeking a Material Scientist to develop innovative quartz products and processes, lead new product introductions, and provide technical support to customers and manufacturing. The role involves developing high-temperature fusion processes and scaling products and processes from bench development through high-volume production. The Material Scientist will collaborate across teams, support and help manage Technology Technicians, and contribute to advancing materials technology.

Requirements

PhD in Material Science & Engineering or Glass Science.
0–2 years of industry experience.
Expertise in working with and designing high-temperature processing equipment for quartz, glass, or ceramics.
Proficiency in statistical design and analysis of experimental data, including design of experiments, hypothesis testing, and Gage R&R.
Project management experience, including planning and prioritizing projects with significant business impact to deliver new product or process technologies.
Ability to collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to achieve project objectives on time and within budget.
Ability to perform hands-on work in an industrial environment using necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to interact and influence in a matrixed environment.
Strong accountability, urgency, and self-direction.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or design of quartz fusion processes, including electric fusion, arc fusion, and flame fusion.
Understanding and experience with analytical tools for measuring ambient and high-temperature properties of fused silica and ceramics.
Proficiency in materials characterization techniques such as SEM, XRD, and TGA.
Working knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) Stage-Gate processes, including concept development, feasibility assessment, design and prototype development, verification and validation, commercialization, and manufacturing transfer.
Experience designing products for semiconductor processing equipment and familiarity with the semiconductor tool market.
Six Sigma training and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

Develop new quartz products and processes to meet market and application demands.
Lead new product introduction projects with cross-functional teams and external validation partners, including intellectual property research, feasibility testing, prototyping, gauge development, pilot testing, and cost modeling and analysis.
Work with Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS to support technology scale-up and transfer.
Plan and manage projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
Generate intellectual property, including patents, publications, and internal reports.
Support product brochures, marketing communications such as white papers, technical training presentations, and procedures for commercial and manufacturing teams.
Provide manufacturing technical support for high-temperature processing of quartz and quartz-containing materials.
Apply Six Sigma methods, statistical analysis, and surface and materials characterization tools for process improvement, failure analysis, and troubleshooting.
Contribute to managing the Technology Technicians team and support scaling products and processes from bench phase to high-volume production.