The Materials Scientist will serve as a technical leader, responsible for driving initiatives to support the manufacturing, efficiency, and quality control of all STC materials and products. They will advance our technology through R&D projects and grow company capability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Proactively support a culture of safety and quality as top organizational priorities
Lead process development projects in accordance with our technology roadmap and overall company growth initiatives
Interface with technology team counterparts to grow innovation capability by supporting introduction / driving scale-up qualifications of new materials and advancing equipment technology
Actively participate in the new product development process from concept to production for all new material products and technology
Advance material characterization learning by designing test programs/protocols on laboratory equipment for research, quality control or optimization purposes
Manage specifications and updates for all raw and manufactured materials
Develop and deliver training materials in areas identified that require increased organizational awareness and/or functional knowledge
Serve as a key technical resource to make rapid response decisions and implement action plans towards the resolution of material nonconformances, RMAs or product failures
Partner with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement projects affecting yields, capacity, cycle times and cost
Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing disruptions and material quality nonconformances, then develop and implement permanent, sustainable countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence
Collaborate with commercial team to manage customer inquiries, issues and joint development efforts
Contribute to the identification, justification and implementation of capital equipment and materials engineering projects to support manufacturing objectives
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is normally performed on site at STC’s facilities in St. Albans, Vermont, but domestic travel may be required. Office work may be in a climate-controlled office environment; time on the shop floor will be required, which can be noisy and dusty, as well as hot during the summer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work involves standing and walking for moderate periods of time, with typical office duties performed from a seated position. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials & computer screens. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods, travel, and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work may include occasional lifting and carrying objects or pushing/pulling carts weighing approximately 50 pounds, such as products, tools, gauges and some equipment.
STC is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in ceramic engineering, materials science or related technical field with a minimum of 5yrs experience; PhD degree preferred
Ability to conduct testing using a range of material characterization techniques and instruments
Experience driving new product development and/or materials research projects
Demonstrated problem-solving ability in a cross-functional environment
Proven track record of making data-driven decisions in high pressure situations
Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at varying levels of technical aptitude
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work independently
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Expertise in ceramic material batch formulations and characterization techniques
Experience with polymers used in ceramic material bodies and manufacturing
Thermal processing/sintering; firing cycle design
Demonstrated proficiency in statistical process control and analysis programs
Our Vision
STC is a fully integrated growth focused pioneer of highly engineered advanced materials delivering a diversified range of innovative applied solutions in technical ceramics, hermetic sealing, and joining of dissimilar materials to the world’s most extreme mission critical applications.
Our Mission
Provide a proud, caring, and safe, environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving of everyone. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that ultimately benefits our customers, employees, and their families.
Our Capabilities
We offer complete in-house capabilities to assist with design, engineer, tool and manufacture of technical ceramics to customer requirements. Superior Technical Ceramics invests in state-of-the-art equipment and in highly skilled, knowledgeable employees to produce the industry’s best components. Through the use of ISO 9001, AS9100, 5S and lean practices and policies, STC achieves the control and quality necessary to compete, cost effectively, worldwide. We have recently acquired a specialty brazing company IJ Re...search to expand our capabilities even further.
Who We Serve
Our broad selection of materials offers a distinct set of properties that lend themselves for use in diverse applications: High Heat, Corrosive Environments, Thermal Managements Challenges, Mechanical Wear Problems, Electrical Insulation Requirements, and High Temperature/High Pressure Conditions.? With over 120 years of manufacturing expertise, STC delivers unique solutions in a wide range of industries.
