Senior Material Scientist

• Serves as a technical lead on the compounding and production of new cutting edge materials used within Vicor ChiPs (Converter Housed in Package)
• Works to develop robust thermosetting polymer materials that work with our new generation of 5G products (epoxies, polyurethanes, etc.)
• Experience mixing and compounding highly filled systems to meet performance specifications
• Interfaces and collaborates with outside resources, such as other companies and local universities to expand upon our in house capabilities
• Responsible for coordination of bringing new materials from benchtop to full production
• Takes ownership of the compound process from material procurement and incoming inspection, to final quality control and packaging
• Provides hands-on in processing operations including polymer processing, data acquisition, data summary, data analysis, preparation of presentations and reports
• Develops and maintains SOP and quality control documentation

• MS or PhD in polymer science, chemical engineering, or material science
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience
• At least 4 years of formulating thermosetting polymer compounds and adhesives
• Competent with laboratory analysis (TGA, TMA, DSC, FTiR) of formulations and raw materials commonly used with thermoset materials
• Must have experience preparing SOP documentation and be highly organized
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead/work within a team setting
• Able to work in a cross-functional fast paced team environment
• Strong presentation skills, comfortable presenting to senior leadership
• The ability to drive projects to completion with minimal involvement from management

Experience dealing with toll manufacturers would be a plus