Surface Scientist
 Guardian Industries | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Michigan, Carleton | |
 Jan 14, 2025 | |
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Guardian Glass is looking for a Surface Scientist to join our Glass Technology and Development team in Carleton, MI! At Guardian Glass you will not only have the opportunity to shape the skylines of our cities and the windows of our homes, but also to have a significant impact on reducing global energy consumption by enabling adoption of energy efficient window technologies. Based in the US, Guardian is one of the world's largest suppliers of flat glass and vacuum coated glass window solutions with operations around the globe. Learn more here: [1] https://www.guardianglass.com/us/en Our Team Within our Glass Technology and Development organization you will be part of a diverse contribution motivated team, working within a culture that encourages entrepreneurship and challenge with respect and humility to deliver superior results for our internal and external customers. What You Will Do * Conduct systematic and efficient research to understand the behavior of soda lime glass surfaces and their impact on deposition and heat treating of vacuum coatings * Utilize advanced surface analysis techniques such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and other relevant methods to characterize surface properties * Optimize existing processes and develop new processes to ensure high quality surface behavior, control, and consistency throughout the manufacturing processes * Analyze and interpret data from surface characterization and modification experiments * Partner cross-functionally to integrate surface science findings into practical applications * Communicate project strategy, key results, and reasoning behind next steps to a broad range of audiences * Leverage internal and external knowledge resources along with experience to identify and develop mitigations to project risks * Lead and manage research projects Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Surface Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field * Experience using advanced surface characterization techniques and surface modification methods * Experience interpreting complex data to draw and share meaningful conclusions * Experience leading and managing research projects with a track record of success * Proficient with MS Office applications and advanced data analytics techniques What Will Put You Ahead * Industrial experience in surface science related development * Experience developing and implementing characterization and quality control methods for industrial applications * Familiarity with computational modeling and simulation techniques related to surface phenomena * Experience presenting at technical conferences 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 [2] here. Who We Are As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You'll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world's most iconic projects. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [3] 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 [4] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [5] here, [6] aqui, or [7] tu). References Visible links 1. http:// 2. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 3. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 4. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf 5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_English.pdf 6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Spanish.pdf 7. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Polish.pdf | |