Scientist Senior

Requisition ID: 125194 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the Position 
The Global Material Science department seeks a highly motivated and hands-on associate to identify and develop new material technologies that address current and future business needs from our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for technology and high-performance application development. The associate will be responsible for translating product performance requirements such as traction, handling, and durability into chemical and physical property requirements of materials, and then developing tire compounds which demonstrate performance in tire applications. The successful candidate will be high energy and naturally inquisitive.
The Global Material Science team in Goodyear's Akron Innovation Center is responsible for identifying, developing, and industrializing new material technologies for all of Goodyear's product lines including consumer, truck, aircraft, off-road, and racing. Teams within the department are responsible for providing Goodyear a sustainable competitive advantage in tire performance and manufacturing resulting from best-in-class material technology. Associates work with cross functional product design teams and production to establish performance and manufacturability targets for tires and tire components. In conducting their work, associates may be responsible for developing and directing external collaborations, and projects are often conducted on a global basis where activities are coordinated through an international technical organization.
 

Primary Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining tire compounds for optimal performance while considering cost and environment.   
• Designing laboratory studies to evaluate material technologies, and interpreting the results based on the underlying chemistry and physics of the materials being studied. 
• Effective communication and collaboration with design teams, customers, and manufacturing to ensure successful development and technology transfer. 
• Provide onsite assistance during plant trials as required.   
• Domestic and international travel is frequently required.

Required Education and Experience 

• Master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field and 5+ understanding structure/property relationships in materials.

          OR

• PhD in Organic, Inorganic, Organometallic, or Polymer Chemistry, or similar field with 0-2+ years’ experience in scientific field.

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with polymers, fillers, and/or reinforced composites is required.
• Proficiency in the statistical design and analysis of experimental data is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills & ability to work in teams are required. Exceptional communication and technical documentation skills.
• Tire plant experience in mixing/component preparation and with tire production processes are an asset.
• The associate needs to be open minded, optimistic, and collaborative with a strong sense of urgency.
• Tire plant experience in mixing/component preparation and with tire production processes are an asset.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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