Scientist, R&D

Bringing intelligence to light and passion to innovation

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in optical solutions. By adding intelligence to light and passion to innovation, we enrich peoples' lives. This is what we mean by Sensing is Life. Our around 26,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation across sensing, illumination and visualization to make journeys safer, medical diagnoses more accurate and daily moments in communication a richer experience.
Your new responsibilities

ams-OSRAM group focuses on creating optical solutions in sensing, illumination, and visualization. The business unit Opto Semiconductors encompasses manufacturing of optical semiconductors, converter materials, and packages. Combining its headquarters in Regensburg, Germany, production sites in Penang and Kulim (Malaysia), and a global network of sales, marketing and R&D centers (including New England), the business unit employs over 10,000 people.  Our semiconductor emitter products include high-power LEDs in the visible range, high-performance infrared LEDs, and high-power semiconductor lasers, all categorized according to different brightness levels, sizes, and package formats.

ams-OSRAM OS is currently seeking a Scientist to join our Research & Development team. The candidate is expected to lead research and technology development projects and guide colleagues.  Typical projects focus on improving key parameters of different materials (for example polymers, ceramics, glasses and/or composites) or establish an understanding for moving in novel directions with designed materials solutions used in the packaging of optoelectronic devices. This involves exploiting interrelationships between mechanical/thermal/optical properties, chemical composition, processing, microstructure, defects and the resulting performance.  He/she will use a variety of diagnostic methods, investigate preferred precision fabrication operations, and work together with precursor and other external suppliers.

The successful candidate will join a skilled and motivated team for advancing current capabilities, developing new processes, and implementing new technologies. Participating in frequent interactions between research and development, engineering, and production employees is required for efficient implementation of innovations in development and industrialization, and for recommending potential improvements in manufacturing.

Exeter, NH is one of the centers of excellence for polymers, ceramics, glass, and composites within ams-OSRAM. The successful candidate joining the R&D team will be involved in the creation of materials and processes at state-of-the-art level to benefit various global business lines of the company.

Job responsibilities Include:

• Lead research and development projects
• Define and achieve project goals
• Report progress regularly to stakeholders

What we look for

Required Education and Experience:

• Materials Scientist with PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemistry or another relevant discipline, with knowledge in a variety of materials used in optoelectronic device packaging
• Work experience in the fields of polymers and/or composites chemistry (preferably over 5 years, and familiarity with applications in optoelectronic and packaging materials, processing, and measurements) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Great soft skills for collaboration/teamwork

Additional Skills (preferred):

• Experience with glass, ceramic and luminescent or other optical materials used in electronics and packaging, their characterization and analytics methods
• Experience in industrial R&D project coordination and/or team leading
• Good understanding of the industrialization process (technology transfer to production, knowledge of manufacturing needs/preferences.)
• Recognized presence in the field of work as evidenced by conference presentations, publications, and/or intellectual property
• Demonstrated practical implementation potential

Along with a highly competitive salary, the company offers full medical benefits, matching 401K, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement. Our location offers a business casual atmosphere and a great working environment.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact us at HRServices@osram.com for assistance.

Please contact John Bradley for further information via John.Bradley@ams-osram.com or +1 469 2984297.