Join Schneider Electric as a Research Scientist Specializing in Materials
Are you passionate about creating safer, more sustainable solutions? Schneider Electric is seeking a dynamic Research Scientist specializing in materials to join our innovative team. Drive cutting-edge research and develop advanced materials that enhance safety and sustainability in energy management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze technology and product roadmaps along with market trends to develop a materials innovation pipeline for the region.
- Scout material research and developments in Universities, Labs, and startups to leverage within SE, enhancing our product resilience and sustainability.
- Contribute significantly to understanding global substance regulations and their impact on the North American region.
- Develop and implement a material innovation pipeline that supports localization and resiliency strategies.
- Work comprehensively with various materials such as plastics, metals, surface treatments, composites, and ceramics, requiring a strong foundation in materials and structure-property relationships.
- Lead corporate-level initiatives in Ecodesign and sustainability.
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Collaboration and Impact:
- Operate within a Global Materials organization, collaborating across regions to share knowledge and create a global impact.
- Support business units on material-related aspects and implement CTO & corporate strategies.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Material Science with 3-5 years' experience, or a Master's with 8-10 years' experience.
- In-depth knowledge of polymers, thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, and polyurethanes, with experience in engineering plastics & composites for specialty applications.
- Skilled in both conventional and advanced manufacturing technologies, including injection molding, extrusion, casting, forging, and additive manufacturing.
- Expertise in ferrous and non-ferrous alloys and surface treatment technologies to enhance product longevity.
- Proficient in leveraging nanotechnology for performance enhancement while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Experienced in materials characterization techniques and understanding of chemistry for material functionalization to boost performance.
- Committed to sustainability in material design to meet environmental targets.
- Proven innovation track record through partnerships with universities and suppliers.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
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36 billion global revenue
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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
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