Materials Scientist, Expert

Prc-Desoto International • Burbank, CA

330d

About The Position

PPG Aerospace Leadership is broadly seeking internal candidates across the enterprise to join our team and drive innovation in product development. If you are passionate about science and technology, love working on new formulations, and enjoy reading literature, patents, and advancing product development, this role is for you. As a Materials Scientist, Expert you will play a key role in developing and qualifying sealants, aerospace materials, and pottingpounds, with a strong emphasis on new product development based on emerging technologies. This position reports to the Product Development Manager - New Technologies in the Aerospace Sealants department and is located in our Aerospace Materials Science & Technology Center, Burbank, CA.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Materials Chemistry, or Materials Engineering.
• Minimum of 2+ years in formulation development, preferably within sealants, adhesives, coatings, composites, or polymeric materials.
• Deep understanding of scientific principles in formulation, including structure-function relationships, material performance, and industry standards.
• Experience taking products from development to market with a strong understanding of the commercialization process.
• Thrives in a technical role, enjoys reading papers and patents, and is driven by scientific exploration.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 60-70% hands-on work focusing on formulation development, literature reviews, intellectual property assessment, and customer engagement to qualify products.
• Work on cutting-edge sealants, aerospace materials, and pottingpounds, ensuring successful formulation and product development.
• Experience in taking products from concept to commercialization, overcoming the challenges of new formulation development and securing specifications for market success.
• Develop and implement new technologies, ensuring that they translate into successful commercial products.
• Work closely with various departments to ensure the successful scale-up, qualification, and commercialization of new materials and product line extensions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree