Momentive

Lead Scientist – EM

CN Shanghai Full time

Job Title:

Lead Scientist – EM

Summary:

Closely working with technology, sales, marketing, ADE team to develop innovative products for targeted semiconductor customers in Electronics.

Responsibilities Include:

As a key member of China R&D team and is accountable for –

Product Development

  • Work closely with Sales, Marketing, ADE and global R&D team to leverage the resource and knowledge to develop innovative products with solid financial impact to meet or exceed customer requirement.
  • Strictly follow IATF16949 and related semiconductor standards,  MPM internal quality standard/NPDI procedure to ensure project smooth execution and quality targets achieved
  • Develop solutions to complex/conflicting customer and business needs and independently design, plan and  execute multiple projects and lead projects;
  • Create and manage a highly competitive patent portfolio for the product lines.
  • Ability to effective coach new employees & technicians and translate established technologies into new market segments.
  • Detailed understanding of customer/market/product portfolio and ability to write technical (project summary) reports by utilizing state of the art technology.
  • Ability to generate IP (journals, patents, trade secrets), partner with IP analysts to perform landscape analysis to have strong foothold on IP literature in project domains.
  • Effectively communicate to other business functions and provide technical insights to other projects beyond their own core technical areas.
  • Co-work with process and manufacturing team to ensure smoothly transfer the formulation from lab to mass production.
  • Co-work with Marketing, Process technology, Production team and QC team to set up the production procedure, test methods and define the spec

Safety & Compliance

  • Active Engagement in EHS management system and comply site EHS procedures. Embrace a safety mind-set into day-to-day work
  • Ensure deeply understanding and strictly comply with company compliance policy
  • Support the IATF16949/equivalent Semi-conductor industry standards and ISO9001 audit to ensure the compliance to high quality standard

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

Background Qualification:

  • Ph.D. degree in Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering and/or a similar Scientific degree.
  • Language: Chinese & English

Required Work Experience:

  • >5 years work experience in the field of product formulation (preferred in Electronic Materials or organic Silicone) in the semiconductor industries or thermal interface material (TIM)

Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics:

  • In-depth understanding and knowledge in polymer structure property relationships, adhesion and interface phenomena, rheological property control,
  • Rich experience about automotive/semiconductor industries, familiar with project management and Quality such as DFMEA
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Team worker, both at domestic and international team environment
  • Multi-tasks handling capability
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Comprehensive knowledge in silicon-chemistry or adhesive technology or heat management for electronic devices. polymer filler interaction, polymer and intermediates modification
  • Consistently pursuing innovation

What We Offer:

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. 

  

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.  

 

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.   

 

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.