Thin Film Scientist

What could be better than making your own decisions – and plotting your own career path?

Are you a technical expert who is passionate about driving new products into the market?

Do you thrive on challenge and opportunity that will allow you to stretch and grow?

Would you like to join an organization that expects success?

At Guardian, you won’t find the layers of bureaucracy common to most global companies. Instead, we embrace a lean, hands-off management style. One that allows our people to use their creativity and ambition to drive our organization, while advancing their careers. It’s a philosophy that’s kept us at the top of the glass manufacturing industry for over 70 years.

Ready for a global corporation with very "uncorporate" careers?

Take a look at Guardian.

Guardian Science & Technology is seeking an experienced Thin Films Scientist to join our Sputtered Films Research group. Guardian provides a family atmosphere where teamwork and employee input count, and the focus is on treating both employees and customers with professionalism and respect. We are looking for motivated people who wish to grow with the company and be an important part of our future success.


We are seeking an individual that will serve as a key member of our Sputtered Films Research Group. The ideal candidate will have a broad mix of experience and skills in the areas of materials development, process improvement, and product development in the thin film arena. The selected individual will be responsible for new product development and existing product transfers to support Guardian’s Flat Glass business; developing product requirements and specifications; developing a project schedule and experiment design; working with Guardian manufacturing facilities in product launch strategies; coordinating pre-launch and post-launch activities with plants around the world. The nexus of this position is product development and customer support. Domestic and international travel is required (approximately 25%).
REQUIREMENTS
In addition we are seeking someone with the following background:

-Bachelors Degree in Materials Science, Physics or Electrical Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
-5+ years of experience in sputtered film technologies and magnetron sputtering.
-Experience within the flat glass products market is a plus.
-Understanding of thin film and materials testing techniques such as Auger, XPS, SEM, and XRD.
-Ability to take charge and lead with confidence, build trust and confidence.
-Experience with complex projects; ability to analyze problems quickly, and the development of corrective actions.
-Strong analytic skills coupled with clear abilities for presenting and communicating ideas and concepts.
-Ability to make decisions and take action under pressure.
-Experience with TF Calc, Optilayer, or other thin film modeling packages.
-Proficiency with MS office software.
-Excellent analytical, organizational, and conflict management skills.
-Excellent verbal and written skills.



As a member of the Sputter Films Research team, you will be responsible for:

-Product simulation and analysis using optical modeling techniques.
-New material characterization and development.
-Design of experiments for new product development and existing product improvement.
-Presentation of results and direction to the team.
-Leading engineering teams at customer sites to solve production related problems.
-Interface with Production to successfully transfer products and improve performance of the existing product lines, suggest and implement solutions
-Developing product requirements and product specifications in coordination with Technical Marketing, Sales, and the Science and Technology Research Groups.
-Scale-up, Launch, Monitor and Improvement of Product performance throughout the life-cycle
-Evaluate, test, specify and procure thin film manufacturing and metrology equipment


To be successful at Guardian you must possess a sense of urgency to resolve the biggest opportunities, attention to detail to assure the highest quality of work, adaptable to changing environments and a drive to exceed the normal expectation. The position requires true leadership across the global network of plants, suppliers, and supporting departments. The following traits will determine success at Guardian:

· High energy and self-motivated
·Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment
·Perseverance – “Will not fail attitude”
·Team Player
·Strong leadership skills

Are you up to the challenge of working with a group of committed professionals who are continually striving to enhance performance, beat records, and create competitive advantage through innovative people and products?

Guardian Industries Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits packages as well as opportunities for long-term career growth.

If you have the experience and qualifications outlined above and are up to the challenge of leading the way within the commercial glass market - we would like to talk to you!

Please forward a resume along with a letter describing your interest in the position and salary history for immediate consideration to [Click here for email] or click on the "Apply Online" link.

To learn more about Guardian, please view our website at www.guardian.com