Scientist-Coatings

Role details

Scientist - Coatings - Boston, MA Area

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Scientist-Coatings whose focus will be on developing new platform technologies for environmental protection and implementing at customers around the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing functional materials, test methods, and implementation solutions for addressing environmental protection of electric vehicles, ADAS systems, and consumer electronics.
• Maintaining project plans, timelines, and deliverables for staying accountable on product launch strategy.
• Communicating technical advances and project strategy internally across a global team comprising technical team members and sales.
• Working autonomously on open-ended projects ranging from new coating development to creation of novel application techniques.
• Expanding intellectual property portfolio by innovating on current or new coatings and application technology.
• Serving as the subject matter expert on coatings under development and participating in developing strategy for implementing coating solution at customer.
• Collaborating effectively with various functions like sales, technical services, manufacturing, and operations on new product launch.
• Mentoring technicians and co-ops on execution of experiments towards coating development.

BACKGROUND PROFILE

• M.S. or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science,

or Electrical Engineering or associated technical field.

• Deep understanding of polymer physics (cross-linking, network dynamics, rheology)
• Previous industry or research experience development of coatings.
• Preferred fluency in Mandarin, Spanish, or German preferred but not required.
• International and domestic travel is required.