Material Scientist

Momentive Technologies•Willoughby, OH

24d

About The Position

Momentive Technologies is seeking a Material Scientist to develop new quartz products and processes, lead product launches, and provide technical support to customers and manufacturing. The role focuses on high-temperature processing of quartz and quartz-containing materials and on scaling products and processes from bench development through high-volume production. The position also contributes to managing Technology Technicians and advancing materials technology within the organization. The Material Scientist leads cross-functional new product introduction projects with external validation partners. Work includes intellectual property research, feasibility testing, prototyping, gauge development, pilot testing, cost modeling, and analysis. The role works with Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS to support scale-up and technology transfer. It also generates intellectual property and technical materials, including patents, publications, internal reports, product brochures, white papers, training presentations, and procedures. The position applies project management, Six Sigma, statistical methods, and surface and materials characterization tools to improve processes, analyze failures, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues. The job requires hands-on work in an industrial environment using necessary PPE and collaboration across a matrixed organization.

Requirements

PhD in Material Science & Engineering or Glass Science.
0–2 years of industry experience.
Expertise 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 accomplish project objectives on time and within budget.
Ability to perform hands-on work in an industrial environment using necessary PPE and 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 used to measure 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 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 new market and application demands.
Lead new product introduction projects with cross-functional teams and external validation partners.
Conduct IP research, feasibility testing, prototyping, gauge development, and pilot testing; construct and analyze cost models.
Work with Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS to support scale-up and technology transfer.
Plan and manage projects, including budgeting, time management, 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 methodology and statistical, surface, and materials characterization tools for process improvement, failure analysis, and troubleshooting.
Contribute to managing the Technology Technicians team.
Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to deliver project objectives on time and within budget.