Senior Development Scientist/ Group Leader

At Guardian Industries, we create products that shape the very landscape of our cities and towns. From commercial to residential, Guardian helps the world see what is possible through coated glass products. At Guardian R&D, we create products that shape the very landscape of our cities and towns.

Guardian is searching for the newest member of our Research & Development group as a Senior Development Scientist/ Group Leader. This position is located at our Glass Technology & Development Center in Carleton, MI (greater Detroit, MI area). The selected individual is responsible for developing products and technologies that reduce energy consumption, improve comfort to offices and homes, and help make buildings beautiful. The ideal candidate is an organized professional with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Join our team and apply your technical skills and passion to balance a complex array of opportunities in Guardian's global portfolio. Come grow with us!

What You Will Do

• Developing and launching new thin film process technologies and products globally
• Creating, maintaining, and communicating Development Plans to ensure a shared understanding between facilities, capabilities, and the Innovation team
• Serving as a leader in change management when new thin film technologies/ products are launched or transferred globally
• Ensure the best knowledge is understood and shared to build skills and understanding in our teams
• Serving as a Technical SME to Guardian's production Coating teams to troubleshoot process or product issues in facilities with regards to new or transferred technologies/ products
• Seek opportunities to learn from the market and bring outside perceptions, best practices and opportunities that will improve Guardian's process technology capability
• Understanding and applying a structured review of our process technologies/ product launches through the utilization of Stage Gate methodology
• Advancing/deepening the underlying knowledge of our products and production processes technologies
• Clearly presenting and communicating ideas, concepts, and plans across multiple levels
• Working in multi-cultural and functional teams globally
• Collaborating in a matrixed organization working with Global Operations on new thin film process technology, product launches and product transfers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics or related disciplines
• Experience in thin film science and technology using vacuum sputtering techniques
• Experience with experimental design and statistics
• Previous leadership experience in leading group of scientists/ technicians

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's Degree or PhD in Materials Science, Engineering, or Physics
• Two (2) or more years' experience in thin film and vacuum related technologies focusing on magnetron sputtering process: technologies to improve process stability, product throughput, quality, yields etc.
• Experience with on-line characterization tools such as Zeiss, DTMs (Digital Transmission Monitoring), RGA (Residual Gas Analyzer), Plasma characterization and coating inspection systems such as Dr. Schenk or ISRA Vision
• Experience using QC Lab equipment including Profilometer, Hunter Pro, Perkin Elmer, chemical and optical coatings durability testing
• Experience conducting design and process failure modes and effects analysis
• Experience contributing to complex projects, analyze problems, and developing corrective actions
• Experience and/or proven knowledge of the Stage Gate process or proven process/ product development framework
• Experience with thin film optical coating and associated tools (TF Calc, Optilayer, Essential McLeod, Ellipsometer or other thin film modeling packages)

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Industries makes products that improve the quality of life. From glass that dramatically reduces energy usage and increases comfort in buildings, to automotive parts that enhance connectivity, we have a relentless focus on making better products and developing better solutions for our customers.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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