Lead Materials Scientist – Ceramics & Glass Innovation
SCHOTT AG
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Job summary
SCHOTT AG in the United States is seeking a senior materials scientist to design and develop advanced ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic materials for optical and technical applications. You will lead experimental programs to relate composition, processing, microstructure, and properties, turning data into actionable technical solutions.
You will guide manufacturing process development, scaling from powder preparation to sintering and finishing, while driving innovation and collaborating with
Qualifications
- PhD preferred in Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in synthesis, processing, and characterization of ceramic materials.
- Strong knowledge of materials development, process optimization, and analytical problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience leading technical projects and contributing to new product development.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop advanced ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic materials for optical and technical applications.
- Lead experiments to relate composition, processing, microstructure, and properties; translate data into solutions.
- Develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing processes from powder preparation to sintering and finishing.
- Drive innovation by identifying new material and technology opportunities and moving concepts to commercialization.
- Lead and contribute to cross-functional project teams; coordinate resources and communicate results to stakeholders.
- Support IP development, customer engagement, strategic research, and external collaborations with universities and industry partners.
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Job description
SCHOTT AG in the United States is seeking a senior materials scientist to design and develop advanced ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic materials for optical and technical applications. You will lead experimental programs to relate composition, processing, microstructure, and properties, turning data into actionable technical solutions.
You will guide manufacturing process development, scaling from powder preparation to sintering and finishing, while driving innovation and collaborating with
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