Sr. Scientist - Thermal Materials Leader - New Bedford, MA Area
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research, design and develop novel thermal management and/or related materials.
- Characterize and develop new raw material for prototyping next generation product portfolio development.
- Lead and conduct key fundamental research and customer segment specific product development activities.
- Provide product and manufacturing process optimization support, where necessary.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product management, sales, marketing) to monitor product development activities at the customer level and review feedback to accelerate product improvements, where applicable.
- Stay abreast of new research, industry, and intellectual property developments in thermal interface and/or conductive materials and related topics.
- Collaborate/co-innovate with external partners - universities, research institutions and/or consortium working groups
BACKGROUND PROFILE:
- Graduate degree in Materials Science or related field
- 2+ years of proven experience in thermal materials development, testing and/or materials characterization.
- Strong proficiency and instrumentation experience with material characterization (i.e. thermal analytical techniques such as TGA, DSC, and other microscopic and/or spectroscopic techniques), synthesis and performance testing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate technical requirements and details into enhanced customer value.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
- Project management experience considered a plus.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively (regional and global) in a global matrix organization with a dynamic work environment.
- Travel expectations: 10-15%, as needed.