R&D Product Development Lead Scientist/Engineer

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We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

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DuPont ACP R&D group in Interconnect Solutions (ICS, E&I) Business has an opening for an experienced Product Development Lead Scientist/Engineer in Marlborough, MA.

The R&D Product Development Lead Scientist/Engineer is responsible for developing process scale up of raw Materials and products used in Advanced Packaging applications. This will include both new product development and optimization of commercial product lines to capture new Business growth opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Work with internal R&D teams, Development Engineering group, Analytical teams, Business quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing/IO teams and external raw material suppliers to develop innovative approaches for developing raw materials, intermediates, products, and process scale up of raw materials and formulations used in Advanced Packaging applications.
• Work closely with other functions and stakeholders across R&D, BQ and IO to transfer technology scale-up packages to Manufacturing sites for Low-volume and high-volume manufacturing and validate their processes and analytical characterizations.
• Develop an understanding of Advanced Packaging Technologies.
• Partner with cross-functional-team members and stakeholders from multiple backgrounds. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Work as part of a global R&D organization with sites in North America, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, with possibility of meetings outside regular office hours.
• Communicate results and progress to technical teams, management, and business leadership through written reports and oral presentations.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify DuPont’s Core Values: Safety and Health, Respect for People, Highest Ethical Behaviors, and Protecting the Planet.
• Demonstrate a collaborative R&D mindset and ability to work well in and/or lead a cross-functional environment, building strong relationships and driving results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or other related scientific areas; PhD preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the Electronic Materials, Fine Chemical, Biochemical, or pharmaceutical industries is required.
• Experience using Phase/Gate or Stage/Gate product development management systems is required. Additional qualifications including SQC Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt certification, Lean Practitioner certification, and MRP II certification are preferred.
• Background in polymer chemistry with proven record in formulation, material development, and analytical characterization.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to make data driven decisions and actionable recommendations, implement solutions, and track progress.
• Familiarity with a variety of analytical techniques, such as NMR, GPC, GC, DSC, SEM, HPLC, ICP-MS, CVS, Electroplating, etc.
• Project management skills and ability to execute complex projects and navigate multiple priorities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed.
• Experience with process chemistry and manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time.

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(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.