A Materials Scientist studies substances at the atomic and molecular levels and to analyzes the ways on how substances interact with one another. A well-drafted Materials Scientist Resume mentions the following core duties – developing new and improved products, testing the quality of manufactured goods, planning and carrying out complex research projects, preparing solutions, compounds, and reagents used in laboratory procedures; conducting tests on materials and other substances to ensure that safety and quality standards are met; and writing technical reports that detail methods and findings.
The most sought-after skills for the post include the following – mathematics and computer science skills, the ability to understand and apply statistical techniques; strong communication skills, and a fundamental understanding of the structure, composition, and properties of substances. A strong interest in engineering and structures is an advantage. A bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field is needed for entry-level jobs, while research jobs require an advanced education such as a Master’s degree or a Ph.D.
Summary : 12+ years experience in the semiconductor and nanotechnology fields providing process development solutions in both manufacturing and research and development environments. Hands-on individual contributor, team-leader, and problem solver with great desire and aptitude to overcome challenges and advance technology. Effective communicator with excellent verbal/written communication skills and highly organized to manage multiple projects and personnel simultaneously.
Skills : Operating Skills, MS Office.
Description :
Managed a team of engineers and technicians on several projects summarized below in R&D lab process development and technology transfer to pilot fab in Asia.
Provided input for a custom built multi-million dollar HVM process tool to fabricate QuantumFilmTM images sensors.
Drove DOE's with TCAD engineers and external foundry partners for process optimization to drive down silicon dark current and hot-pixels for incoming CMOS wafers.
Developed and optimized dielectric etch (SiN & SiO2) on multiple platforms, including, LAM, ANELVA, Applied Materials e-Max CT, AXIC and GSI for incoming CMOS wafers.
Developed post-etch polymer removal wet clean techniques separately for each of the above etch platforms using both chemical bath and SRD type cleans (EKC & ACT).
Engineered electronic materials for effective band alignment, transport and blocking of charge carriers (electrons & holes) to form QuantumFilmTM image sensor devices with low dark current and high quantum efficiency using 1-D solar cell simulator tool (SCAPS).
Simulated solutions were implemented by developing ALD (Picosun & Cambridge Nanotech) and PVD processes to deposit TCO and barrier materials.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS
Materials Scientist Resume
Summary : Experienced Materials Scientist with Secret clearance and a composites background. Has experience in corrosion research and material characterization, hard worker and team player.
Skills : Thin Films Processing and Characterization, Project Management, Technical Sales Engineer.
Description :
Planned and designed laboratory experiments for Q4, 2014 and Q1, 2015 for the successful manufacturing of Silicon Wafers for use in Solar Cells.
Identified problem areas in the manufacturing of Silicon wafers and defined success criteria for the thickness, purity and crystal orientation of Silicon Wafers compared to the current state-of-the-art Czochralski process.
Research funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Energy (DOE).
Led a team of engineers and graduate students for the moving of the $1.2 million 'Horizontal Ribbon Growth' machine from BP Solar, Frederick, MD to Carnegie Mellon University.
Assembled the different components of the machine such as the Control System, Shutters and Rollers, Cooling Water system and Electrical assembly.
Designed and performed hands-on high-temperature experiments (1650C and at 75 KW) to produce Silicon Wafers to meet specific performance, cost and application goals.
Designed SOP and Safety procedures for the machine according to OSHA standards.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MS
Materials Scientist Resume
Summary : Ph.D. in Materials Scientist with 9+ years of hands-on experience and expertise in advanced materials analyses & characterization techniques. Strong experience in research project management. Laboratory management skills and experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Skills : Expertise in operating JEOL 2010F, Philips CM200.
Description :
Led pilot program which brought additive manufacturing techniques into operations at the research center.
Designed electrical fittings for ABB.
Worked on the project spanned from initial computer drawings to functional prototypes.
Mechanically tested a variety of thermoplastic polymers, generally following ASTM D638 guidelines.
Designed and fabricated custom mechanical test fixtures.
Wrote new test methods in control software when needed.
Provided input on the design of injection and compression molds with associated production parameters by means of moldflow simulations.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BA
Materials Scientist Resume
Headline : Applying appropriate Chemical Engineering and Materials Science principles to design and execute laboratory and/or scale-up experiments for pulling Silicon Wafers of desired thickness, crystal orientation, and electrical properties.
Skills : High Level Statistical Knowledgs, High Custimer Service .
Description :
Studied the production and use of high strength.
Published research developments,Sat on various American Concrete Institute technical comittees.:Liased with association members.
Traveled to member sites to help reduce theory to practice.
Developed QC program using unit weight as the primary control variable.
Instituted this into production cycles.
Reduced curing costs substantially.
Improved uniformity of production enough to reduce cement usage,thereby,reducing costs.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Materials Scientist Resume
Summary : Strong education, experience, and training in advanced materials testing, research, and development. Specifically non-standardized testing, requiring innovative thinking and novel testing approaches to obtain better perspectives on material behavior to account for less-well understood aspects of material properties, especially powdered materials. Interest in all materials systems, as solutions for modern engineering challenges require broader vision that is not limited by specific material types.
Skills : Magnetron Sputtering, Planning Skills.
Description :
Designed tungsten carbide powder blends to improve erosion properties, increase transverse rupture strength, and reduce crack propensity in resultant composites.
Supervised operation of 22kip and 100kip MTS tensile/compression load frames and hydraulic pump system, including programming and tuning of controller software.
Performed Design of Experiments (DoE) on major projects using JMP 11 software, comprising initial design, executing experiments, reviewing results and design augmentation.
Invented and patented a family of highly erosion resistant powders, which became the commercial solution for application engineers seeking to minimize material loss in erosion prone drilling areas.
Managed development efforts for powder projects including project planning, equipment acquisition, vendor consultation and material procurement, up to and including field trials.
Performed material analysis, including specimen preparation, polishing, metallography, and image analysis for powder reinforced composites.
Created innovative, patented method of erosion testing that became standardized erosion testing performed for all hard materials used in Halliburton's drilling products.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
M.S. In Mechanical Engineering
Materials Scientist Resume
Headline : Hardworking, organized, and analytical Materials Scientist professional with a proven background delivering sensible business technology solutions on time and under budget while working as a team member or team leader.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Matlab, Python, Java, C Language.
Description :
Helped develop 1.4um PMOS pixel technology for both frontside and backside illuminated image sensors and wafer to wafer bonding and interconnect process specific to image sensors.
Led study aimed at understanding the cosmic ray effects on the properties of image sensors including effects due to low irradiation sources present in cover glass and package materials.
Invented method o reduce metal contaminants in devices through gettering and implemented it in the manufacturing process.
Made theoretical simulations of device parameters and structures using TCAD tools.
Designed implant experiments aimed at improving device performance and yield.
Collaborated with suppliers on improving incoming materials and components.
Collaborated with local and overseas production teams on new product development.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Materials Scientist Resume
Headline : Highly qualified Materials Scientist with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure to multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Problem-solving and analytical skills for spontaneous decision making.
Description :
Provided technical leadership and experimental design guidance for two Ph.D students; research on project of waste water treatment and reutilization; research on advanced Li- metal batteries including Li-C/Si batteries and Li-S batteries.
Reutilized of Impaired Water Building a new advanced impaired water treatment unit operation platform.
Used procedures including electrochemical stripping & coagulation, supercritical water treatment and selective precipitation steps to remove major constituents of Fe2+/Fe3+, Mn2+, Zn2+ and Cu2+, and minor constituent of Ru2+ from impaired water.
Focused on the protection of Li-metal anodes by designing self-assembled mixed ionic & electronic conductor ceramic films on Li-surface.
Focused on high energy density of silicon/CNF composite anodes utilizing commercial CNF paper electrode substrates.
Set up the Asbestos TEM analysis lab and got the certification licenses from both federal and NY State.
Trained technicians and set up standard operation procedures for sample preparation and analysis.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Materials Scientist Resume
Objective : Researching interests in the last decade were focused on thin films processing using deposition techniques such as MBE, Magnetron sputtering, electron gun, Pulsed laser ablation, and physical characterization (crystal structure, microstructure and grain growth, mechanical, electrical and optical properties), device fabrication and testing.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Information Technology.
Description :
Analyzed weld evaluations with resident CWI's in metallurgical Professionals testing.
Saved $5000 with ergonomic re-design of new structure for custom testing of construction tarp.
Ensured conformance to ISO 17025 and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), adhered to standard operating procedures, provided training and supervised new employees and interns.
Created, conducted, and monitored projects, inventory and documentation, performed data verification and quality checks, result reporting and follow-up, and supported preparation for off- site inspection or industry collaboration.
Reduced down time of senior engineers by initializing training sessions for new hires interns to utilize, perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance for instruments, and basic analysis and processing of data.
Led or acted as a member of yield improvement and failure analysis teams.
Wrote documentation and presented technical reports at group meetings.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Senior
Education
BS In Materials Science
Materials Scientist Resume
Headline : To establish a long-term career in a company where I may utilize my Materials Scientist professional skills and knowledge to be an effective Associate Program Manager and inspiration to those around me.
Skills : Scientist, Project Planning.
Description :
Actively contributed to project planning, problem solving and engage in discussions to address characterization needs of the Science and Technology community.
Made technical presentations to customers.
Experienced with other characterization techniques.
Worked as a team player and with diverse teams.
Independently completed recurring assignments.
Defined and led project work at a small task/project level, reporting results on time and on budget.
Contributed to proposals.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Materials Scientist Resume
Summary : Over 23+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including 19 years in the Appalachian Basin. Consistently made significant contributions to corporate goals for business growth and profit. Created, implemented, and managed highly successful drilling and completions programs.
Skills : CAD, Microsoft Office, FEA Analysis.
Description :
Represented Halliburton DBS Engineering Department working with in-house corporate attorneys and outside counsel to protect intellectual property, including 3 granted patents and over 16 patents pending.
Changed overall approach by changing the size and shape of test specimens.to improve within test variation.
Reduced cycle times and materials usage in several prestress concrete plants.
Developed new architecture finished products using embedded mineral and metals.
Assisted in the operation of 180 ton injection molding machine.
Characterized magnetic and mechanical properties of hard and soft magnetic materials including ferrites and rare earths.
Performed necessary literature searches and background research to support developmental goals.
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