Scientist

Your Contribution

• Design and develop advanced ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic materials that meet performance requirements for optical and technical applications
• Lead experimental programs to establish relationships between composition, processing, microstructure, and material properties, translating data into actionable technical solutions
• Develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing processes including powder preparation, forming, sintering, finishing, and material characterization
• Drive innovation by identifying new material, product, and technology opportunities and advancing concepts through commercialization
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional project teams, providing technical guidance, coordinating resources, and communicating results to technical and business stakeholders
• Support intellectual property development, customer engagement, strategic research initiatives, and external collaborations with universities, suppliers, and industry partners

Your Profile

• PhD preferred in Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Preferred minimum of 4 years of experience in the synthesis, processing, and characterization of ceramic materials
• Strong knowledge of materials development, process optimization, and analytical problem-solving within research and development environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, drive innovation, and contribute to new product development and commercialization efforts

Your Benefits

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement, short-term/long-term disability, etc

Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential