Materials Scientist - Technical Support
About AI Technology, Inc.
AI Technology, Inc. (AIT) is a leading manufacturer of advanced polymer-based materials including adhesives, thermal interface materials, films, and coatings for semiconductor, electronics packaging, aerospace, and energy markets. Our products are highly application-specific, and close technical collaboration with customers is central to our success.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Materials Scientist – Technical Support to serve as a key technical resource supporting customers, sales, and internal operations. This role is not a primary R&D formulation position. Instead, it focuses on material characterization, application testing, customer problem-solving, and technical documentation.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in polymer science and materials characterization, enjoys working on real-world application challenges, and is comfortable interfacing with customers and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support & Customer Applications
- Serve as a technical point of contact supporting customers with product selection, application conditions, and performance questions.
- Perform detailed testing and evaluation of existing polymer products under customer-specific usage conditions.
- Assist in troubleshooting field or application issues and recommend solutions or product adjustments.
- Work directly with customers, sales, and application engineers to support product trials, evaluations, and qualifications.
Materials Testing & Characterization
- Conduct hands-on polymer and materials characterization (thermal, mechanical, rheological, adhesion, electrical, etc.).
- Develop, refine, and document test methods and procedures using existing laboratory instrumentation.
- Generate and analyze data to support product performance claims and customer requirements.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, test records, and technical reports.
Product Support & Documentation
- Support minor product modifications or adjustments in collaboration with senior scientists and manufacturing.
- Prepare technical data summaries, application notes, and customer-facing documentation.
- Assist with internal training and knowledge transfer related to material properties and applications.
Qualifications
- Degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
- Strong background in polymer chemistry, polymer physics, and materials science.
- Hands-on experience with polymer and materials properties characterization.
- Ability to interpret test data and translate results into practical recommendations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple support requests and prioritize work effectively.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; customer-facing experience is a plus.
Preferred (Not Required)
- Experience supporting adhesives, coatings, films, or electronic packaging materials.
- Prior experience in a technical service, applications engineering, or customer support role.
- Familiarity with regulated or customer-driven testing environments.