Materials Informatics Scientist

Freudenberg Group; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Health Insurance

Vacation

Personal Development

Job summary

The Freudenberg Group is seeking a Materials Informatics Scientist in Michigan to lead generative AI and physics-informed ML efforts for product and materials discovery.

You will develop data-driven and physics-based models, guiding sustainable mobility solutions and new processes, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across the company.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field with strong foundations in materials science.
• Minimum 3+ years using computational methods for material/product design.
• Experience with Generative AI and ML tools for multiscale simulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in generative AI and physics-informed ML for product, formulation, material/process discovery and design.
• Develop advanced data-driven and physics-based models to guide development of products, materials and processes for sustainable solutions.
• Interface AI/physics models to accelerate mobility-related material concepts and processes.

Skills

Python

Julia

C/C++

SQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Flask

Azure

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Problem solving

Education

PhD or equivalent in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, data science, computer science, physics, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

Julia

C/C++

Flask

Azure

Job description

Some of your Benefits

• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Howell, MI

Hybrid Work

Materials Informatics Scientist

Serve as a subject matter expert in generative AI and physics-informed machine learning for product, formulation, material/process discovery and design. Responsible to develop advanced data-driven and physics-based models and interface the two to guide and accelerate the development of products, materials and processes for sustainable solutions and new mobility applications.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, data science, computer science, physics, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in computational methods for material and product design, either in industry or academia.
• Strong knowledge of materials science fundamentals, including structure-property relationships, materials characterization, and the principles governing material properties and behavior.
• Experience with cheminformatics, materials informatics, Generative AI, ML tools for accelerating multiscale and multiphysics simulations.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Julia, C/C++, and familiarity with SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Flask, Azure, or other cloud technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• International outlook and willingness to travel as a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem/situation analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally matrixed environment.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.