Sr. Scientist-Thermal Materials-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.