Lead Engineer / Scientist - Process Technology

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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai, CHN
In-Office
Entry level
Chemical
The Role
Leads complex process technology projects for silicone-based electronic materials from laboratory development through pilot and production scale. Defines robust process parameters, supports manufacturing transfers, drives continuous improvement and quality investigations, and provides technical leadership to cross-functional teams. The role requires expertise in material analysis, synthesis, production, and application, along with project management, stakeholder communication, technical documentation, training, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, marketing, and product stewardship teams.
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Job Title:Lead Engineer / Scientist - Process Technology

Summary:Leads the product process developments in the area of silicone based electronic material from the laboratory via pilot to production scale under consideration of sustainability, safety, quality, robustness, yields and overall cost. Has sufficient knowledge to review/validate the program scope and deliverables with stakeholders, communicates to broader business teams as key spokesperson on project.

Responsibilities Include:

• Adheres to Site safety policies and procedures independently. Able to identify and report unsafe work practices. Actively participate in safety meetings.

• Independently plans, organizes and directs assigned multiple/complex/global projects of significant financial impact, leads project teams and laboratory activities in conformance with local safety and legal regulations.

• Owns the project management of the Process Technology related tasks of NPDI-Projects. Work with R&D to define the key process parameters and define their tolerance via stress studies to ensure robust manufacturing.

• Supports within the scope of the translation of production processes from one plant to another.

• Drives the Continuous Improvement and Quality Defect Root Cause investigation and root cause corrective action process.

• Influences indirect support resources (scientists, technicians & support functions), manages other functions in problem solutions, engages with stakeholders effectively to review / validates the program scope and deliverables.

• Has sufficient technical expertise in the analysis, synthesis, production and application of silicone based electronic materials as recognized expert in the scope.

• Acts as a knowledge source, offers technical guidance to project teams, resolves dead-lock situations by constructive dialogue, Adept at effectively communicating to all stakeholders to achieve desired results.

• Develops solutions to complex/conflicting customer and business needs, sets appropriate targets & milestones, ability to engage and leverage non-tech/cross-functional audience, ability to effective train new employees & technicians. Has selective, direct contact with customers/suppliers.  Build relationships with key customers/suppliers.  

• Communicates to broader business team as key spokesperson on project status and relevant updates. Conducts technical documentation. Documents and authors complete tasks or project related technical reports, including final project documentation, with guidance.

• Influences and positively engages global stakeholders, acts as a consultant to projects outside of core technical area, expert in core functional area, demonstrates external focus. Seeks opportunities to participate in scientific organizations/societies/associations in ways that enhance both his/her career and MPM's external image.

• Cooperates closely with Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing (ADEs), Sourcing, Quality Management System, Quality Control and Product Stewardship.


Qualifications:

• Fully responsible for task prioritization, execution and safety in the area of responsibility and project related activities. Conducts independently technical activities and support in agreement with the strategic targets of Momentive.

• Fully responsible to generate TIS report, recommends topics for generation of IP.

• Partially responsible to utilize internal and external expertise.

What We Offer:

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. 

  

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.  

 

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.   

 

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.

Skills Required

  • Independently prioritize, execute, and ensure safety for technical activities and project-related work
  • Independently conduct technical activities aligned with Momentive strategic targets
  • Generate TIS reports
  • Recommend topics for intellectual property generation
  • Utilize internal and external technical expertise
  • Technical expertise in the analysis, synthesis, production, and application of silicone-based electronic materials
  • Lead complex, global, cross-functional projects and laboratory activities

Momentive Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Momentive and has not been reviewed or approved by Momentive.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, with multiple weeks of PTO to start and additional paid holidays. Accruals increase with service, reaching higher totals at long tenure.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match paired with an additional employer retirement contribution that scales with service. This combination is positioned as a core element of total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity leave at full pay for a defined period and paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement are highlighted. Fertility coverage and access to care resources further bolster family support.

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The Company
HQ: Niskayuna, NY
3,911 Employees

What We Do

As a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, Momentive creates solutions that improve quality of life for people and enable a more sustainable future. Our products are the result of a tireless pursuit of progress where the sun never sets on our global marketing and R&D efforts, resulting in innovations that help propel our customers’ businesses forward and positively impact all aspects of life – today, tomorrow, and into the future.

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