Quartz Development Engineer Co-op

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, our ultra-high-purity products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, aerospace, water purification, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries.

As a world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, we offer an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality. By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives our customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and our customers are reshaping the world.

Quartz Development Co-op

The Quartz business unit within Momentive Technologies produces fused quartz products to support the semiconductor, lighting, and fiber optic industries. Our high purity fused quartz (99.99+%) is used in semiconductor fabs to convert a silicon wafer into high-value devices such as memory and core processers, thereby supporting the entire Si semiconductor industry. Our fused quartz is the industry standard and is used around the world.

The Quartz Development Team is seeking a co-op that can work independently, interface with multiple team members, support the development of new materials, and improve processes at our Richmond Heights facility. A key area of needed support is data analysis, and we are seeking an individual with experience utilizing MATLAB or other software to compile code for image and data analysis.

Responsibilities would include:

• Performing sample image acquisition and analysis

• Compiling data and reporting results

• Software development for Image gradient detection and measurement

Example projects include:

1: Optical sample analysis and data reporting

The goal of this project is to assist in the collection and correction by automated software the detection of defects in quartz glass samples. This will include interfacing with teams to understand their analytical needs, learning the use of Microscope system to acquire images and operation of software to detect and identify several types of objects from a compiled set of sample images.

2: Digitizing Glass Strain Measurement

The goal of this project is to detect and measure optical image birefringence intensity and patterns within specific sample areas. The birefringence image is a phenomenon caused by a stressed transparent or translucent material such as glass will display when viewed in polarized light. This project will require the development of software to scale and analyze images of samples from a Polariscopes. Our goal is to digitize and collect data from these images for comparison and correlation to material changes and processes modifications.

Qualification & Desired skills:

• Master's or PhD student/candidate in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, computer science, optical scientist or a related field.

• Independent research capability and good at working 'hands on'

• A programming background, capable in MATLAB or other software to compile code for image and data analysis is desired.

• Prior experience with synthesis and characterization of glass/ceramic materials is preferred.

• Should have excellent verbal & written communication and listening skills, a minimum GPA of 3.5

• A positive attitude showing initiative & drive, high quality of work, and detail oriented.

The candidate will be encouraged to work independently; however, they will be supported, mentored & guided by experts in the field to plan their work and experience.

Skills to be developed:

The co-op will have opportunity to gain aptitude with various synthesis & characterization techniques to produce, form and measure the properties of quartz glass materials. This position will be able to learn from the expertise of the mentors, network with seasoned professionals, and improve their communication and interpersonal skills. The co-op will be required to set priorities and goals as part of their project management and be exposed to an environment emphasizing teamwork and environmental, health, & safety.