Senior Scientist/Engineer

Qnity•Midland, MI

2d•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. Qnity Electronics is seeking a Senior Scientist/Engineer to lead the development, commercialization, and advancement of innovative materials technologies. This role is ideal for a technical expert with deep scientific knowledge, strong project leadership experience, and a passion for solving complex challenges. The successful candidate will drive research and product development efforts, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and support the delivery of next-generation materials solutions for customers and the business. This position is 100% onsite in Midland Michigan. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity now or in the future.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent advanced experience).
Proven experience leading research, product development, and commercialization programs.
Strong expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and influence cross-functional teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with liquid metal technologies, metallurgy, or advanced materials development.
Background in translating research concepts into commercial products.
Experience leading technical teams or mentoring junior scientists and engineers.
Track record of innovation, patents, publications, or technology commercialization achievements.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute complex research, development, and product commercialization projects.
Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to support new product and process development.
Develop innovative solutions that address customer needs and business objectives.
Contribute technical expertise across multiple programs and technology initiatives.
Lead specific technical workstreams within larger R&D projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition technologies from concept to commercialization.
Mentor and develop scientists and engineers through coaching, training, and technical leadership.
Document research findings through technical reports, presentations, patent disclosures, and scientific publications.
Apply creative problem-solving techniques to advance technology and improve product performance.