Staff Scientist, Inorganic Materials & Process

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Lead the research and development of ceramic materials, covering synthesis, processing, and performance improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary internal teams, as well as with global research groups, new business development team, academic partners, and industry experts in ceramics.
• Propose, design, and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to validate hypotheses and drive innovative ceramic solutions.
• Analyze experimental data using advanced statistical and materials characterization techniques to understand structure-property relationships in ceramics.
• Develop a fundamental and applied understanding of ceramic material formulation, microstructure control, and processing parameters to enhance key mechanical, physical and optical properties.
• Troubleshoot technical issues by integrating knowledge from ceramic chemistry, physics, and engineering, driving problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Support technology innovation initiatives aimed at enabling cost-effective and scalable production of advanced ceramics with improved attributes.
• Balance hands-on laboratory work with technical leadership tasks, including providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Document experimental results, process development efforts, and technology transfers thoroughly to ensure knowledge retention and seamless communication.
• Actively contribute to intellectual property generation by filing patents and writing internal reports related to novel ceramic compositions, processes, or applications.

Education & Experience

• MS or PhD in materials, majored in ceramic or inorganic materials
• >5 years of new process/product development experience

Required Skills

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong connections with academic institutions and the ceramic industry.
• Proficiency in ceramic materials science and engineering, with a strong foundation in crystallography, phase diagrams, and ceramic-specific processing techniques.
• Hands-on experience with sintering, densification, and grain growth, as well as experience in analyzing and optimizing microstructural features for targeted properties.
• Expertise in advanced ceramic processing methods including forming and sintering.
• Be familiar with various characterization tools, including XRD, SEM, TEM, and thermal analysis, as applied to ceramics.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data sets to solve material challenges and improve the performance and reliability of ceramic components in diverse applications.

Desired Skills

• Scientific curiosity and innovative mindset
• Effective management in dynamic environments
• Strong project leadership and organizational skills
• Experience delivering technology to manufacturing
• Entrepreneurial mindset and curiosity in business strategy

Soft Skills                                                

• Interested in research and flexible in product development
• Quick to learn and open to acquiring new knowledge; willing to share ideas
• Proficient in English, strong communication skills
• Able to think clearly, achieve objectives effectively, and demonstrate resourcefulness
• Committed to technical collaboration and cross-functional coordination