Materials Application Engineer

Qnity•Cleveland, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. The Research & Development Professional supports scientific and technological research initiatives focused on developing new knowledge, improving existing products, enhancing manufacturing processes, and advancing business growth opportunities. This role applies sound scientific and engineering principles to solve technical challenges, generate meaningful data, and contribute to projects with significant business impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline required.
Demonstrated technical competency within a specialized technology area.
Developing expertise as a technical subject matter expert (SME) and/or product SME.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal to moderate supervision.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings.
Proven ability to collaborate across functions and contribute to project teams.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of scientific research methods and engineering principles.
Ability to influence others through technical expertise and data-driven recommendations.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
Continuous learning mindset with a passion for innovation and discovery.
Ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to multiple projects effectively.
Understanding of business objectives and the ability to align technical work with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Conduct theoretical, analytical, experimental, and investigative research to support scientific and technological advancements.
Design, execute, and document experiments to evaluate new materials, products, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports, protocols, summaries, and quantitative analyses of research findings.
Analyze and interpret experimental data to provide recommendations and support business decisions.
Identify, assess, and develop new scientific concepts, technologies, and process improvements with potential business impact.
Collaborate with business, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to define process technology direction and research priorities.
Support the development of improved product quality, cost-effective manufacturing processes, and new product or business opportunities.
Contribute to research efforts that may result in patent disclosures, technical publications, or scientific advancements.
Apply curiosity, creativity, and technical expertise to solve well-defined and moderately complex technical problems.
Participate in multiple projects simultaneously, delivering accurate, high-quality data and presenting results to stakeholders.
Lead technical sub-teams and contribute to defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Serve as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced professionals.
Build and maintain technical networks while gaining exposure to customers and external partners.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all research and development activities.