Materials Informatics Scientist

emplify GmbH; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Job summary

Cchem-Trend Limited Partnership, headquartered in Michigan, seeks a Materials Informatics Scientist to drive generative AI and physics-informed ML for discovery and design of advanced materials and processes in support of sustainable mobility applications.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent and 3+ years in computational materials science, with strong programming skills in Python/Julia/C/C++, and experience with ML tools and cloud platforms. Travel is a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years of computational methods for materials/product design.
• Strong knowledge of structure-property relationships and materials behavior.
• Experience with cheminformatics and materials informatics, Generative AI, ML tools.

Responsibilities

• Leads activities in generative AI and physics-informed ML for discovery and design.
• Develop advanced data-driven and physics-based models for products, materials and processes.
• Analyze materials data using advanced statistical techniques.
• Plan experiments and collaborate with Freudenberg groups for model development and deployment.
• Communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

International outlook

Education

PhD or equivalent (materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, data science, CS, physics, mechanical)

Tools

Python

Julia

C/C++

SQL/MySQL

MongoDB

Flask

Azure

Generative AI / ML tooling

Job description

place Plymouth calendar_today 02.09.2026 business Chem-Trend Limited Partnership

Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.

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.

Materials Informatics Scientist

Responsibilities

• Leads activities in generative AI and physics-informed machine learning for product, formulation, material/process discovery and design.
• Develop advanced data-driven and physics-based models to guide and accelerate the development of products, materials and processes for sustainable solutions and new mobility applications.
• Analyze and interpret materials data using advanced statistical and data mining techniques.
• Propose, execute and defend project concepts; collaborate and plan experimental campaigns for model development, validation and deployment with Freudenberg Business Groups.
• Identify and prioritize promising materials candidates for further investigation and development.
• Work with a diverse range of experts, both internal and external, for developing high business impact solutions.
• Communicate results through reports and presentations to diverse audiences (both technical and non-technical), including C level.
• Collaborate effectively with materials scientists, engineers, and other researchers across geographic locations.
• Collaborates with industry or academic specialists to apply the results of research and develop new techniques.

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.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match

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.

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.