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JOB SUMMARY:

The Materials Scientist will serve as a technical leader, responsible for driving initiatives to support the manufacturing, efficiency, and quality control of all STC materials and products. They will advance our technology through R&D projects and grow company capability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proactively support a culture of safety and quality as top organizational priorities

• Lead process development projects in accordance with our technology roadmap and overall company growth initiatives

• Interface with technology team counterparts to grow innovation capability by supporting introduction / driving scale-up qualifications of new materials and advancing equipment technology

• Actively participate in the new product development process from concept to production for all new material products and technology

• Advance material characterization learning by designing test programs/protocols on laboratory equipment for research, quality control or optimization purposes

• Manage specifications and updates for all raw and manufactured materials

• Develop and deliver training materials in areas identified that require increased organizational awareness and/or functional knowledge

• Serve as a key technical resource to make rapid response decisions and implement action plans towards the resolution of material nonconformances, RMAs or product failures

• Partner with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement projects affecting yields, capacity, cycle times and cost

• Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing disruptions and material quality nonconformances, then develop and implement permanent, sustainable countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence

• Collaborate with commercial team to manage customer inquiries, issues and joint development efforts

• Contribute to the identification, justification and implementation of capital equipment and materials engineering projects to support manufacturing objectives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in ceramic engineering, materials science or related technical field with a minimum of 5yrs experience; PhD degree preferred

• Ability to conduct testing using a range of material characterization techniques and instruments

• Experience driving new product development and/or materials research projects

• Demonstrated problem-solving ability in a cross-functional environment

• Proven track record of making data-driven decisions in high pressure situations

• Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at varying levels of technical aptitude

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to work independently

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Expertise in ceramic material batch formulations and characterization techniques

• Experience with polymers used in ceramic material bodies and manufacturing

• Thermal processing/sintering; firing cycle design

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical process control and analysis programs

• Lean manufacturing fundamentals & structured problem-solving skills

• History of working with internal and external customers to address inquiries or issues

• Mechanical aptitude

• Database programming or coding knowledge

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed on site at STC’s facilities in St. Albans, Vermont, but domestic travel may be required. Office work may be in a climate-controlled office environment; time on the shop floor will be required, which can be noisy and dusty, as well as hot during the summer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves standing and walking for moderate periods of time, with typical office duties performed from a seated position. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials & computer screens. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods, travel, and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work may include occasional lifting and carrying objects or pushing/pulling carts weighing approximately 50 pounds, such as products, tools, gauges and some equipment.

STC is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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Job Family: Research and Development

Business Unit: STC Material Solutions