Senior Development Scientist - Thin-Film Glass Coatings

Koch Industries, Inc; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 675,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Development Scientist to advance glass coating technologies and magnetron sputtering processes from the Middle East to global markets.

You will drive innovations in thin film products for architectural applications and manage development programs with stakeholders across functions. Ideal candidates bring advanced degrees, leadership of scientists or technicians, and strong skills in experimentation, statistics, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Experience in thin film technology (vacuum sputtering).
• Experience in experimentation and statistical analysis.
• Previous experience leading scientists or technicians.

Responsibilities

• Develop and launch new thin film technologies and products globally.
• Create and manage development plans and align with all stakeholders.
• Lead change management during new product or technology launches.
• Share knowledge and build capabilities across teams.
• Act as technical expert to support production teams and solve issues.
• Identify external best practices and bring improvements to processes.
• Apply structured development approach e.g. stage gate methodology.
• Enhance technical understanding of products and processes.
• Present ideas and plans clearly to different stakeholders.
• Work in global cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Collaborate closely with operations on product launch and transfer.

Skills

Thin film technology

Vacuum sputtering

Experimentation

Statistical analysis

Leadership experience

Structured development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics or related field

Master's or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Zeiss

RGA

Plasma systems

Job description

Koch Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Development Scientist to advance glass coating technologies and magnetron sputtering processes from the Middle East to global markets.

You will drive innovations in thin film products for architectural applications and manage development programs with stakeholders across functions. Ideal candidates bring advanced degrees, leadership of scientists or technicians, and strong skills in experimentation, statistics, and process improvement.