Senior Materials Development Scientist
Corning
- Corning, NY
- $89,762-123,424 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop new processes based on fundamental understanding with specific focus in ceramic powder processing.
- Knowledge of mechanical failure mechanisms of ceramics and/or glass is desirable.
- Engage in process development work including experimental planning, execution, data analysis, and communicating results providing impact.
- Collaborate with research and operational groups in developing and transferring fundamental understandings from evaluating new process and/or product concepts and be the champion for new process technology adoption.
- Lead technicians as required and be responsible for their daily activities.
- Ph.D. degree in Physical/inorganic Chemistry, Ceramics or Materials Science with 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated expertise in ceramic process development.
- Solid background in first principles of inorganic materials formulation and processing technology (compositions, milling/mixing, rheology, sintering).
- Data analysis and ability to correlate data to real-life applications.
- Hands-on experimental skills, including use of ceramic processing techniques and knowledge of analysis techniques.
- Ability to take ideas from concept to implementation with a strong emphasis on applications, scale up, piloting and plant trials.
- Expertise in glass optical metrology methodologies
- Background in mechanical failure of inorganic solids
- Familiar and conscientious of clean processing of advance materials
- Broad understanding of different ceramic processing technologies
- Structured problem-solving techniques and applied statistics
- Prior experience with leading engineering project teams in formal project management systems
- Familiar with basics of manufacturing processes
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
- Strong collaboration mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Oral and written with strong presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with multi-functional teams spanning research to manufacturing.
- Ability to translate complex technical objectives into an executable action plan with minimal supervision/guidance.
- 30-50% travel is required
- Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our
- Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
- Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
- Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.