R&D Scientist - High Performance Computing Materials

Job Summary

We are seeking an accomplished R&D Scientist to lead Avient's innovation in next-generation thermoplastic materials for High Performance Computing (HPC), AI infrastructure, and hyperscale data center applications.

This technical leader will develop advanced low dielectric constant and ultra-low dielectric loss materials for high-speed connector systems operating at increasingly demanding data rates. The successful candidate will combine expertise in materials science, electrical performance, device physics, and advanced characterization to accelerate commercialization of breakthrough materials for next-generation computing architectures.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of the relationship among material structure, processing, characterization of electrical performance for complex form-factors, with experience supporting high-speed connectors, semiconductor packaging, advanced interconnects, data communications, RF systems, or other signal integrity-critical technologies.

As part of Avient's Corporate Technology Innovation organization, this role will influence technology strategy, intellectual property development, customer engagement, and future growth platforms at the forefront of AI and digital infrastructure.Qualifications

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Polymer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of industrial or advanced research experience developing materials for electronics, semiconductors, communications, or high-performance computing applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in advanced materials development and commercialization.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-speed connectors, interconnects, semiconductor packaging, RF, microwave, or signal integrity applications.
• Proven record of patents, technical publications, and successful commercialization of new technologies.
• Experience collaborating directly with customers and external technology partners.

#CA-ALAbout Us

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.

Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.

Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!

We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.

By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient's strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.

At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

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