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This role leads complex R&D programs from concept and feasibility through process development, scale-up, and implementation in manufacturing. Working across R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Commercial, customers, and external partners, the position drives the development of new technologies, solves complex process and product challenges, and strengthens organizational technical capabilities. The Principal Engineer/Scientist is expected to influence technology strategies, identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement, develop intellectual property, mentor technical teams, and deliver differentiated technologies that enhance product performance, manufacturing capability, and long-term competitiveness for Solstice’s PVD sputtering Targets business. This position reports directly to senior R&D manager, and will be located at our Spokane, WA.\n Key Responsibilities:\nWork with members of the R&D team, Commercial group, customers, and external partners to identify, define, and lead research and development projects focused on electrochemical processes, copper refining and metal recovery.\nDesign and conduct laboratory, pilot-scale, and production-scale experiments to develop and optimize electrochemical processes including electrorefining, electrowinning, electroplating, and related technologies.\nWork closely with Process Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to scale and commercialize new electrochemical technologies ensuring seamless transfer to manufacturing.\nContribute to detailed process designs, equipment specifications, operating procedures, and scale-up plans in coordination with stakeholders.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in product quality, process efficiency, yield, and cost competitiveness.\nProvide technical support to solve customer issues related to new and existing products.\nEstablish or expand laboratory and pilot-scale capabilities for electrochemical testing, electrolyte characterization, impurity analysis, corrosion evaluation, and process monitoring.\nApply advanced analytical and characterization techniques to understand material behavior, contamination sources, and process-performance relationships.\nStay current on developments in electrochemistry, copper refining, hydrometallurgy, battery materials, and electronic materials manufacturing. Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.\nCollaborate with universities, national laboratories, equipment suppliers, and external partners to develop next-generation process technologies.\nGenerate intellectual property through invention disclosures, patent applications, and technical publications.\nMentor engineers and scientists while providing technical leadership across multiple projects and disciplines. \nMust Have:\nM.S. or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Chemistry, or a related discipline.\nMinimum 10 years of industrial R&D or manufacturing experience in electrochemical process development, metal refining, or related technologies.\nStrong fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience with electrochemistry, electrorefining, electrowinning, electroplating, electrolyte chemistry, and process optimization.\nDemonstrated experience designing, executing, and scaling experimental programs from laboratory to pilot and manufacturing environments.\nExperience with process troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions in industrial operations.\nStrong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.\nWe Value:\nDirect experience with high-purity copper refining and purification technologies for semiconductors, electronics, or advanced materials applications.\nExpertise in impurity management, contamination control, and trace-metal analysis.\nWorking knowledge of relevant analytical techniques including ICP-OES/MS, GDMS, spectroscopy, SEM/EDS, XRD, and other related analytical tools.\nExperience with process modeling, Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical process control, and data analytics.\nExperience commissioning and operating pilot-scale electrochemical systems.\nDemonstrated track record of patents, technical publications, and successful commercialization of new technologies.\nStrong project management, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive complex programs to completion.\nBENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS\nIn addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.\nThe annual base salary range for this position is $177,904k-$222,892K. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. This position is incentive plan eligible\nSolstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. 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