What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Scientist Thin Film R&D position at CHEManager International?
Essential Functions
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- Design of multi-layer coatings to achieve desired optical and electrical properties.
- Optically model multi-layer coatings to predict properties.
- Investigate processing-structure-property relationship as it relates to coating electrical properties.
- Develop and oversee experimental plans for depositions in the CVD lab.
- Evaluation of coating performance characteristics of lab, trial, and production samples, including reflected and transmitted color, solar transmission, thermal emissivity, electrical resistance, adhesion, composition, etc.
- Interpret analysis results to provide feedback and direction to the technical or commercial teams.
- Collaborate with teams at the UK and Japan Technology Centres.
- Interact with thin film specialists from outside the NSG Group, including high technology customers and/or universities.
- Use statistical software (JMP) and methods for data analysis including Design of Experiments methodology, process capability, SPC, t-tests, etc.
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
- Other duties as assigned by manager
- Passion for Excellence - Challenges existing conditions by setting and achieving challenging goals & demonstrates strong commitment and accountability for results
- Innovation and Change - Open to change and actively interested in new developments, technology, and emerging markets
- Influential - Presents recommendations in a logical manner that are aligned with business priorities and is able to persuade stakeholders to take actions that will advance shared interests and business goals
- D. (or M.S. with relevant work experience) in applied physics, materials science, or a related field.
- Experience with thin films, preferably for semiconductor or photovoltaic applications.
- Experience with measurement and analysis of thin films (XRD, XPS, SEM/TEM, spectrophotometry, TOF-SIMS, AFM, etc.)
- Experience with statistical tools and analysis
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Proficient in the English language (verbal and written).
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (15%).
- 2 - 3 years postdoctoral or work experience in deposition and analysis of thin films
NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.