Scientist

Schott Ag; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Disability coverage

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in the United States seeks an experienced R&D Engineer in Materials Science to advance ceramic materials for optical and technical applications.

You will lead experiments, translate data into actionable solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive new product development and commercialization.

The role offers a dynamic culture emphasizing equity and inclusion, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemistry, or related field.
• 4+ years in synthesis, processing, and characterization of ceramic materials.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental programs linking composition, processing, microstructure, and properties.
• Develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing processes for ceramics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Support IP development and external collaborations.

Skills

PhD preferred

4+ years experience

Ceramics materials

Materials development

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication

Project leadership

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related

Job description

• Design and develop advanced ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic materials that meet performance requirements for optical and technical applications
• Lead experimental programs to establish relationships between composition, processing, microstructure, and material properties, translating data into actionable technical solutions
• Develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing processes including powder preparation, forming, sintering, finishing, and material characterization
• Drive innovation by identifying new material, product, and technology opportunities and advancing concepts through commercialization
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional project teams, providing technical guidance, coordinating resources, and communicating results to technical and business stakeholders
• Support intellectual property development, customer engagement, strategic research initiatives, and external collaborations with universities, suppliers, and industry partners

Your Profile

• PhD preferred in Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Preferred minimum of 4 years of experience in the synthesis, processing, and characterization of ceramic materials
• Strong knowledge of materials development, process optimization, and analytical problem-solving within research and development environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, drive innovation, and contribute to new product development and commercialization efforts

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement, short-term/long-term disability, etc.

Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

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