Tech & Innovation Eng II: Multisite Chemistry Innovator

Materion Corporation; Town of Wheatfield (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation is seeking a Technology & Innovation Engineer to lead and support product, process, and service development for PPC across our sites. The role focuses on chemical process development, kit evaluation, troubleshooting PPC chemistry issues, and driving improvement while ensuring manufacturability, safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will operate independently and with cross-functional teams, manage multiple development tasks, and mentor junior chemists and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related chemical science field.
• 3-5 years of professional technical experience and/or relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in and lead technical projects.
• Strong written communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and support multiple sites.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or willingness to achieve it (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety standards.
• Lead Stage Gate product/process development activities and evaluation of new kits.
• Provide chemical troubleshooting and operational support across sites.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain process documentation (SOPs, WIs, FMEAs, control plans).
• Support evaluation of new equipment and IP-relevant innovations.
• Manage multiple medium-scale chemical projects and report findings to leadership.
• Mentor and support junior chemists/engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Written communication

Documentation and presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Materion Corporation is seeking a Technology & Innovation Engineer to lead and support product, process, and service development for PPC across our sites. The role focuses on chemical process development, kit evaluation, troubleshooting PPC chemistry issues, and driving improvement while ensuring manufacturability, safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will operate independently and with cross-functional teams, manage multiple development tasks, and mentor junior chemists and engineers.