Vicor ยท 1 day ago
Senior Material Scientist
Andover, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expVicor is looking for a highly motivated material scientist to spearhead new polymer adhesives and compounds. The candidate will play a key role in the development of materials and processes for Vicor's next generation 5G based products, primarily working in a laboratory setting.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a technical lead on the compounding and production of new cutting edge materials used within Vicor ChiPs (Converter Housed in Package)
Works to develop robust thermosetting polymer materials that work with our new generation of 5G products (epoxies, polyurethanes, etc.)
Experience mixing and compounding highly filled systems to meet performance specifications
Interfaces and collaborates with outside resources, such as other companies and local universities to expand upon our in house capabilities
Responsible for coordination of bringing new materials from benchtop to full production
Takes ownership of the compound process from material procurement and incoming inspection, to final quality control and packaging
Provides hands-on in processing operations including polymer processing, data acquisition, data summary, data analysis, preparation of presentations and reports
Develops and maintains SOP and quality control documentation
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in polymer science, chemical engineering, or material science
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience with at least 4 years of formulating thermosetting polymer compounds and adhesives
Experience mixing and compounding highly filled systems to meet performance specifications
Responsible for coordination of bringing new materials from benchtop to full production
Takes ownership of the compound process from material procurement and incoming inspection, to final quality control and packaging
Provides hands-on in processing operations including polymer processing, data acquisition, data summary, data analysis, preparation of presentations and reports
Develops and maintains SOP and quality control documentation
Competent with laboratory analysis (TGA, TMA, DSC, FTiR) of formulations and raw materials commonly used with thermoset materials
Must have experience preparing SOP documentation and be highly organized
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead/work within a team setting
Able to work in a cross-functional fast paced team environment
Strong presentation skills, comfortable presenting to senior leadership
The ability to drive projects to completion with minimal involvement from management
Preferred
Experience dealing with toll manufacturers would be a plus
Design experimental plans and provide clear interpretation of results
Company
Vicor
Vicor is an electronics manufactying that designs, manufactures and markets innovative, high performance modular power components.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Al Doyle
Corporate Vice President and CIO
Quentin Fendelet
Corporate Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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