Applied Technologist - Direct Air Capture
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Technologist to join the Internal Ventures, Direct Air Capture (DAC) team. In this role, you will draw upon scientific knowledge and engineering principles to identify and evaluate sorbents and composite materials towards fitness for use, material characterization, process-structure-properties and differentiation from CCOs. The DAC business is working with a variety of sorbent materials to deliver to new and existing customers and is looking to understand and advance select sorbents for product development. The Applied Technologist will be integral to understanding the sorbent-material interaction that enables or improves productivity of a DAC product.
This position will be located at a facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs. Relocation assistance may be offered for this role.
Pay and Benefits:
- Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics.
- Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits
Responsibilities:
- Develop future sorbent composite structures in support of short- and long-term performance objectives for the DAC product
- Develop an understanding of in-field product use by interfacing with other technologists, product specialists and application engineers to acquire relevant testing conditions and develop distinctive capabilities for DAC product development.
- Develop and/or utilize existing test requirements and test methods to conduct Fitness for Use testing including translating in field conditions to in lab test conditions
- Direct the technology development of new materials, form factors or structures through acceptance testing at a small-to-mid scale prototype
- Collaborate with upstream partners and knowledge-based experts on design, optimization and iteration of new materials and technologies
- Collaborate with external suppliers and technology developers as needed in support of DAC Technical and Business Objectives
- Identify, capture, protect and utilize Intellectual Property in support of technical and business objectives
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science field and a minimum 3 years of product or technology development experience
- Experience in identification and creation of IP
- Deep background in Material Science and/or adsorption
- Willingness to embrace a high level of uncertainty, in an accelerated project pace
- Proficient with data analysis tools and approaches
- Ability to be hands-on with prototypes and testing
- Demonstrated ability to research and apply new concepts, techniques, approaches or methods
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and with external partners
- Demonstrated ability in prioritizing, initiating, and driving projects to completion.
- Demonstrated ability in developing test methods, executing tests, analyzing data, and documenting results.
- Ability to travel 10%-15%, as needed
Desired Qualifications:
- Gas separations experience
- Previous experience in new product development
- Previous experience working with a start-up or demonstrated ability to be agile and adaptable in projects
Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact