Principal R&D Engineer/Scientist

Job Description

As a Principal R&D Engineer/Scientist here at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise to lead critical projects to develop PVD sputtering Targets primarily through powder metal processing. You will play a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of powder metallurgy processes and technologies to develop new products and improve product quality. Your deep understanding of powder processing principles and practices will be instrumental in the development of innovative products and solutions. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices to improve our process and products. This role involves complex problem solving and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams that span the organization.

You will report directly to senior R&D manager, and you'll work out of our Spokane, WA, USA location. In this role, you will impact the development of cutting-edge technologies and contribute to Honeywell's commitment to addressing materials challenges in the electronics industry through innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and testing of innovative solutions
• Mentor and guide a team of R&D engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Drive innovation by identifying new technologies and methodologies
• Conduct research to generate intellectual property (IP) and contribute to patent applications
• Evaluate emerging technologies for their applicability to current and future projects
• Conduct technology assessments to inform strategic decisionmaking
• Support the transfer of technology from R&D to manufacturing or production teams
• Identify and assess technical and projectrelated risks
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
  
  

Qualifications

MUST HAVE

• A MS or PhD degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with focus on powder metallurgy or ceramics, or 15 years' experience without a PhD
• Minimum 10 years of metal and/or refractory powder processing and related products experience in an industrial R&D/manufacturing environment
• Fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience with metal/ceramic powder processing – powder synthesis, powder compaction, sintering, characterization, and machining
• Experience with metrology and material characterization techniques including elemental analyses, electron microscopy, EBSD, XRD, etc
• Experience in developing or working with sputtering Targets for electronics applications
• Experience with new product development and stage gate process for projects
• Experience in scaling R&D concepts to commercial scale
• Publication and innovation record in manufacturing & material modeling, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications or issued patents
  
  

WE VALUE

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to write technical reports and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to internal teams, leadership, and public groups
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Comfortable with the design and analysis of designed experiments, as well as risk identification (FMEA, etc.) in complex fabrication processes
• Good team skills, interpersonal skills, project management skills and written & verbal communication skills are essential
  
  

U.s. Person Requirements

Due to compliance with U. S export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in U.S

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $165K- $200k. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits Of Working For Solstice Advanced Materials

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: 11/06/2025

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .