Senior R&D Scientist - Graphite & SiC Materials

Poco Graphite, Inc.; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Education assistance

401(K) employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Entegris/POCO Materials in Decatur, TX seeks a Sr. Research Scientist to lead R&D on graphite and silicon carbide materials, defining needs and executing projects bridging discovery and manufacturing transfer.

Reporting to the Director of R&D, you will drive innovation, develop post-processing methodologies, and guide teams using lean and six sigma to bring new materials to production. You will collaborate with customers and universities, and explore AI-enabled development pathways.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, physics or materials science with graphite/SiC experience.
• Innovative thinker who translates abstract ideas into action.
• Quick learner applying knowledge to customer applications.
• Collaborative with customers and colleagues.
• Invent and implement practical solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication.
• Ability to intelligently integrate AI into development activities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Interdisciplinary research skill set.
• Capable of complying with U.S. export control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on Entegris POCO Materials graphite/SiC production and post-processing technologies
• Drive innovation in SiC, carbon/graphite technologies and other materials through understanding, leadership, and creativity
• Contribute to determining product strategies and aid in identifying chemical and synthesis design spaces that address current and future customer needs
• Work with internal and external customers to solve complex problems
• Identify and execute University/external research
• Contribute to development of technology roadmaps
• Develop new processes to enhance existing materials
• Lead teams in releasing developed products and processes into manufacturing using lean and six sigma methods
• Plan and execute other continuous improvement research projects as needed
• Other projects, as assigned

Skills

Innovative thinking

Quick learner

Collaborative

Problem solving

English communication

AI integration

Multi-project management

Interdisciplinary research

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry/physics/materials science

Job description

Entegris/POCO Materials in Decatur, TX seeks a Sr. Research Scientist to lead R&D on graphite and silicon carbide materials, defining needs and executing projects bridging discovery and manufacturing transfer.

Reporting to the Director of R&D, you will drive innovation, develop post-processing methodologies, and guide teams using lean and six sigma to bring new materials to production. You will collaborate with customers and universities, and explore AI-enabled development pathways.