GOglobal Program: Electronics R&D 2026

EMD Electronics; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Job summary

EMD Electronics in the United States offers a 2-year Functional Graduate Program at the intersection of AI and advanced materials. You will rotate through assignments, including an international placement, and work on AI-driven tools that accelerate the development of next‑generation electronic materials.

You'll receive expert mentorship, targeted training, and broad exposure to Materials AI, Materials Innovation, and Process Development, with opportunities to engage senior management and

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Experience applying AI/ML in a scientific or industrial context.
• International exposure and bilingual skills are valued.
• Demonstrated experience building and deploying machine learning models.
• Proficiency in scientific Python; familiarity with cheminformatics tools.
• Experience with LLMs, agentic AI, or foundation models for science.
• Flexible, collaborative team player with drive to deliver.
• Highly motivated with curiosity and passion for solving exciting challenges.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in a structured 2-year rotation plan across locations and assignments.
• Contribute to development of new materials and AI-enabled applications across product segments.
• Apply data, digital, and AI/ML tools to accelerate innovation and workflows.
• Engage in R&D activities spanning Materials Innovation, Materials AI, and Process Development.
• Plan, execute, and report on projects within rotations; meet milestones.
• Collaborate with bench scientists and engineers to identify AI-driven opportunities; bridge data science and domain expertise.
• Present findings and model insights to senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate international adaptability and build a global network of collaborators.

Skills

International exposure

Bilingual skills

Team player

Curious mindset

Education

PhD or Master’s in STEM

Tools

Python

Cheminformatics tools

LLMs / agentic AI

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet.

That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

Maximize your potential at the intersection of artificial intelligence and advanced materials. This 2-year Functional Graduate Program offers an immersive rotation plan within EMD Electronics, international exposure, and direct engagement with senior management. Within EMD Electronics, you will work at the frontier of AI-driven materials discovery, building tools, models, and workflows that accelerate how the world’s most advanced electronic materials are developed and deployed. You will receive expert mentorship, targeted training, and extensive networking opportunities to accelerate your professional and personal growth.

Throughout the program, you will gain broad exposure to R&D activities and multiple facets of electronics and materials science, including Materials AI, Materials Innovation, and Process Development; gaining the domain depth and cross‑functional perspective needed to build AI applications that are scientifically rigorous and industrially relevant. After a first assignment at your home base in the United States, you will undertake two additional assignments in other parts of our Electronics Business, including one international placement at a site within our global Electronics network. You will contribute to a diverse range of projects, broaden your perspective of the specialty chemistry and high‑tech materials landscape, and collaborate across a global, culturally diverse organization.

Program Structure and Rotations

• Start: Fall 2026
• Duration: 2 years
• Rotations:
• Assignment 1: Base location in United States (Branchburg, NJ; Carlsbad, CA; Hometown, PA; San Jose, CA; Sheboygan, WI; Tempe, AZ; or Remote)
• Assignment 2: International placement within a different part of EMD Electronics
• Assignment 3: Location in United States
• Objectives: Build deep expertise in AI/ML for materials science, develop cross‑functional collaboration skills, and drive measurable innovation value for EMD Electronics through applied AI and hands on project contributions
• Mentorship and development: Access to senior business mentors, targeted training sessions, and structured networking opportunities with the global R&D community

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in a structured 2-year rotation plan within EMD Electronics, including assignments at the home base in the United States and one international placements.
• Contribute to the development of new materials and applications across multiple product segments within specialty chemicals and high‑tech materials.
• Apply data, digital, and AI/ML tools to accelerate innovation; examples include data automation workflows, machine learning models, computational modeling, and agentic AI development.
• Engage in diverse R&D activities spanning core areas such as Materials Innovation, Materials AI, and Process Development; translate scientific insights into actionable project outcomes.
• Plan, execute, and report on individual projects within assigned rotations, delivering milestones on time and within scope.
• Collaborate with bench scientists, process engineers, and product development teams to identify high‑value opportunities for AI‑driven acceleration; act as a bridge between data science and domain expertise.
• Present findings and model insights to senior management and cross‑functional teams; participate in technical reviews and strategic decision‑making forums.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to the materials and chemistry domain across rotations — developing the scientific intuition needed to build AI tools that are grounded in physical and chemical reality.
• Demonstrate international adaptability by applying your AI/ML expertise across diverse cultural, organizational, and technical environments; build a global network of collaborators at the forefront of digital chemistry.
• Engage in professional development activities, training, and mentorship programs to accelerate your growth as a leader in AI for science.
• Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative mindset with a customer‑and‑result‑oriented focus, going the extra mile to ensure project success.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph. D. or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Computational Chemistry, Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, research, or project experience applying AI/ML in a scientific or industrial context
• International exposure
• Bilingual skills
• Demonstrated experience building and deploying machine learning models
• Proficiency in scientific Python, familiarity with cheminformatics tools
• Experience with LLMs, agentic AI, or foundation models for science
• Flexible, collaborative team player with a willingness to go the extra mile to drive projects to success
• Highly motivated with curiosity and passion for solving exciting challenges

Pay Range for this position - $89,200-$133,800/year

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!