Senior Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Driven product development scientist.
• Develop into a leader in polyimide chemistries, formulation, and processes.
• Lead and execute new polyimide formulation developments as necessary, requiring an aptitude for process equipment design and test planning.
• Lead and execute novel polyimide composite films formulation and characterization involving slurry chemistry, nano/micro fillers, dispersion process, rheology, and polymer physics characterization.
• Support rapid prototyping efforts and new product development for the growing films portfolio in the Interconnect Solutions business unit at Circleville, OH.
• Interact with laboratory scientists, engineers, technicians, pilot operations team and full-scale operations personnel, and customers to identify and translate basic needs to data-driven new product test plans.
• Provide technical specifications or basic data packages for scale-up or commercialization of new technologies.
• Solve complex problems.
• Manage intellectual property (IP); understanding relevant IP and competitive landscapes and actively developing new IP.
• Functional excellence in the use of scientific method and design of experiment, Strong interpersonal skills for strategic or tactical interactions with all business functions, external partners, customers, and broader research communities.
• Excellent communication skills with a global mindset.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Polymer Science, Material Science, Physical Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge in polymer synthesis, polymer physics, polymer characterization, and process.
• Deep understanding of polymer structure property relationships.
• Deep understanding of: Polymer statistical mechanics (chain conformations, scaling, entropic elasticity), Thermodynamics of polymer systems (phase behavior, glass transition, free volume concepts), Polymer dynamics and viscoelasticity (Rouse/reptation models, relaxation spectra).
• Experience relating molecular-level phenomena to macroscopic properties in polymeric materials.
• Hands-on expertise in characterization methods such as: Thermal analysis (DSC, TGA), Mechanical/viscoelastic analysis (DMA, rheology), Structural probes (XRD, scattering, spectroscopy), Electrical/dielectric measurements (preferred).
• Good project management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with others who have diverse skills, education, and backgrounds.
• Agile and self-driven, with ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused global environment.
• Polymer rheology, composite materials, fillers experiences are also desired.
• Demonstrated ability to design hypothesis-driven experiments and interpret complex data.
• Experience with Design of Experiments and Green Belt certification preferred.
• Industrial experience is preferred (1-10 years).

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience involving polyimides, high-Tg polymers, or thin film systems.
• Familiarity with non-equilibrium processing effects (orientation, vitrification, solvent evaporation dynamics).
• Experience modeling or simulating polymer behavior (e.g., continuum modeling, molecular simulations, or constitutive modeling).
• Knowledge of film processing technologies and scale-up considerations.
• Background in electronics, aerospace, or high-performance polymer applications.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications, patents, or translational research.