Job Information
EssilorLuxottica Transitions - Product Development Scientist in Tuam, Ireland
Transitions - Product Development Scientist
Date: May 31, 2024
Brand: Transitions
Location:
Tuam, IE
Company Overview:
Over 25 years of successful Research and Development has positioned Transitions Optical as the market leader in the photochromic industry. As part of the EssilorLuxottica Group, we transform lives by enabling people to engage with the world and to fully express themselves.
In Transitions Optical, we are all about living Seamlessly . That’s what our products enable, whether it’s changing from light to dark without breaking stride. Or the freedom of using a product that’s so perfect for you that you forget you’re even wearing it. It’s what our company does. Whether that’s through innovating in both style and technology, together, seamlessly. Or through marrying the start-up spirit with the heavyweight power of the global leader.
There are people who can see the future. There are people who can build it. And there are people who can do both. We’re looking for the latter.
Job Purpose
As part of the R&D team in Transitions Optical, you will be responsible for carrying out research and development of new products. You will focus on bringing innovative solutions to components and processes in our photochromic coating technology. Embedded in a global and cross-functional team, you will contribute to the effective technology transfer from R&D to the manufacturing facilities to complete the industrialization and commercialization of our products.
Key Responsibilities
Work as part of a team to develop new and alternative technologies to enable opportunities within the field of light management.
Carry out new product development from concept phase through to validation. There will be a strong focus on organic coating development & materials identification and evaluation.
Work on your own initiative to move project progress forward.
Carry out iterative improvements and more importantly to identify novel materials and methods to enable new product requirements.
Facilitate the transfer of product and process knowledge across relevant departments and Transitions Optical sites by collaborating effectively with global teams. Present results to senior management and make recommendations.
Document all Lab work in order to support applications for Intellectual Property.
Key Requirements
Bachelor or Master Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science with a minimum of 5 years industry experience
Must be hands-on with laboratory work and process development
Must be self-initiative and have ability to learn both at experimental and academic levels Co-ordinate trials and test work with technicians and other scientists.
Good communication skills, both written and oral Must be able to work as a part of the team with a strong work relationships
Success Factors
Drive for results
Interpersonal savvy
Customer Focus
Personal Learning
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