This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs. This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.
At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio and by doing so, deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. We have identified actionable strategies to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while keeping our top operating margins.
Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let’s make that impact together.
Job Title: Sr Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist – Innovation
Location: Shanghai / Zhangjiagang
About Us
We are a global leader in advanced materials solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in electronics, energy, and sustainable technologies. Our team pioneers next-generation materials that enable breakthroughs in performance and reliability for cutting-edge applications.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Advanced Eng/Scientist to lead the development of novel materials and technologies for the rapidly evolving electronic market. This is a critical role where you will leverage deep technical expertise and innovative thinking to identify, conceptualize, develop, and scale new materials solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our technological roadmap and bringing disruptive products from the lab to commercial success.
- Lead Innovation: Identify, conceptualize, and spearhead research initiatives targeting breakthrough materials technologies for electronic industries (thermal materials, dielectrics, adhesives, encapsulants, et al.). Generate novel ideas leading to patentable inventions and contribute to building a strong IP portfolio.
- New Product Development: Drive the entire technology development lifecycle – from fundamental research and proof-of-concept through material formulation, process optimization, prototyping, scale-up, and initial market introduction.
- Advanced Modeling & Simulation: Utilize and advance computational materials science approaches to accelerate development and deepen understanding.
- Experimental Design & Execution: Design and conduct sophisticated experiments, analyze complex data, draw robust conclusions, and make data-driven decisions.
- Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges related to material performance, processing, reliability, and failure modes in demanding environments.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing to ensure successful product development and commercialization.
- External Engagement: Stay abreast of cutting-edge research (academia, industry), evaluate external technologies, and potentially manage university or external research partnerships.
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on industrial R&D experience in the chemical, materials, or advanced manufacturing sectors.
- Demonstrated track record of innovation and successful development of new materials or products, preferably within electronics, semiconductors, or related high-tech industries.
- Strong fundamental understanding of structure-property-processing relationships in materials.
- Proven expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and problem-solving for complex material systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strong collaborative skills and proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment.
- Intrinsic motivation, curiosity, and a passion for exploring and developing new technologies.
- High level of ownership, initiative, and results-orientation.
- Computational Materials Science: Demonstrated hands-on experience in applying computational methods to materials challenges. Examples include, predictive modeling of polymer properties, failure analysis and lifetime prediction of materials systems, AI/ML-driven approaches for formulation design, optimization or property prediction and so on.
- Functional Ceramics: Experience in the development, processing, or application of functional ceramics relevant to electronics.
- Battery Materials & Applications: Experience with materials development for batteries and understanding of their integration and performance requirements in electronic devices or modules.
Opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies with significant market impact.
A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Professional development opportunities to advance your technical and leadership skills.
The chance to be a key contributor in a growing and innovative company.
Join Us
If you are a passionate innovator with a deep technical background and a drive to shape the future of the electronic industry, we encourage you to apply!
