Scientist - Drylaid

Hollingsworth & Vose; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose leads in filtration and energy storage solutions, driving R&D for new products and processes. This role innovates with AI to boost efficiency and customer success, supervising projects and mentoring technicians.

You'll collaborate with divisions, present technical findings, and help scale AI-driven models for product performance forecasting across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Data Science or related field.
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Data Science or related field with equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Industrial or project experience applying AI tools for materials modeling, process optimization, predictive analysis, or experimental design is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead product or process development projects.
• Work directly with customers and Division Sales & Marketing to develop new products for existing markets identified by the division.
• Develop expertise in materials technology to plan, execute and evaluate laboratory and machine-based trial programs using DoE.

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Data Science or related field

B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Data Science or related field

Tools

Design of Experiments

Stage Gate process

AI tools

Job description

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.

SUMMARY:

Participates in research and development activities related to new product and process development initiatives, utilizing established mathematical and scientific methodologies. The primary responsibility is to innovate in new product and process development, provide technical support that enables customer success with H&V products. A secondary responsibility is to introduce, integrate and leverage AI tools and methodologies to enhance R&D efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead product or process development projects
• Work directly with customers and Division Sales & Marketing to develop new products for existing markets identified by the division.
• Develop expertise in appropriate materials technology, as necessary to plan, execute and evaluate laboratory and machine-based trial programs, using the Design of Experiments methodology.
• Use appropriate DFSS/DFM tools and Stage Gate process for development projects.
• Work with manufacturing, purchasing and technology on Margin Improvement Initiatives (MIPs).
• Benchmark competitor grades and technologies.
• Patent novel inventions.
• Integrate AI capabilities into R&D and product development
• Evaluate, implement, and scale AI tools that enhance product development workflows, such as predictive modeling, experimental design optimization, material property prediction, and performance simulation.
• Help the development of AI-driven models to support product performance forecasting.
• Train other R&D colleagues on AI-based tools
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure proper data quality, governance, and usability for AI applications.
• Interface internally and externally.
• Develop introductory relationships with customers and vendors.
• Provide technical guidance to management, divisions, customers and manufacturing on new and modified product development efforts.
• Communicate plans and results effectively.
• Influence scientists and managers at multiple locations.
• Supervise laboratory technicians to achieve product development objectives and develop technician’s technical and personal skill base to maximum potential.
• Provide technical reports and presentations to internal and external project stakeholders, including contributions to Atrium knowledge management system.
• Understand the relevant end use application.
• Assist Division Sales and Marketing with technical service in the selection of existing grades capable of meeting stated technical and processing requirements.
• Keep abreast of relevant industry, applications and materials technology trends through literature, seminars and market contact.
• Be knowledgeable about test methods used to determine physical characteristics of the material as well as its performance in the end use application.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Data Science or related field
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Data Science or a related field with equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Industrial or project experience applying AI tools for materials modeling, process optimization, predictive analysis, or experimental design is preferred

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.