Materials Scientist

PPG Industries•Burbank, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

If you are passionate about science and technology, love working on materials engineering problems, and enjoy reading literature, patents, and advancing product development, this role is for you. As a Materials Scientist you will play a key role in developing and qualifying aerospace sealants and potting compounds, with a strong emphasis on new product development based on emerging technologies. You will report to the Technical Manager, New Product Development in the Aerospace Sealants department and is located in our Aerospace Materials Science & Technology Center, Burbank, CA. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Materials Chemistry, or Materials Engineering.
Deep understanding of scientific principles, materials engineering and formulations, including structure-function relationships in the context of material performance.
Thrives in a technical role, enjoys reading papers and patents, and is driven by scientific exploration.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Nice To Haves

3+ years in materials engineering / formulation development within the space of sealants, adhesives, coatings, composites, or polymeric materials.
Experience taking products from development to market with a strong understanding of the commercialization process.

Responsibilities

Conduct 60-70% hands-on work focusing on materials engineering and formulation development, literature reviews, intellectual property assessment, and customer engagement to qualify products.
Work on cutting-edge sealants and potting compounds, ensuring successful formulation and product development.
Apply 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.