R&D Study Manager in Materials Ageing

Job description

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. Formed in 2018 by the combination of Essilor and Luxottica, our Company combines two centuries of innovation and human endeavour to elevate vision care and the consumer experience around it. We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Our proprietary eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Our advanced lens technologies include Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions. We offer superior shopping and patient experiences with a network of 18,000 stores including world-class retail brands like Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and GrandVision. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 180,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more. In 2021, the Company’s milestones included a collaboration with Meta to launch Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses; the acquisition of GrandVision bringing 39,000 new employees into our family; expansion of our International Employee Shareholding community, and the launch of Eyes on the Planet, our strategic approach to sustainability.

 

JOB SCOPE:

Study of ageing mechanisms of polymer/hybrid materials & interfaces in the ophthalmic industry.

Chemical coating ageing caused by UV radiation, temperature & moisture has been the subject of numerous internal investigations and its general mechanism is relatively complex to anticipate. As a result, the coating toughness decreases and the hygrothermal stresses increase, negatively affecting the coating adhesion & cohesion. Long-term chemical & physical stabilities are sine qua non conditions for obtaining durable organic coatings in ophthalmic industry.

By joining our research & development, in product robustness & reliability team (20 people), you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects aimed at improving the durability of eyeglass lens interfaces & contributing to strengthen the quality & sustainability of our products from their design stage.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

In a stimulating, dynamic & collaborative work environment that promotes innovation & professional development, your main responsibilities will be:

•Conduct in depth understanding studies on the ageing mechanisms of materials used in the ophthalmic industry : polymers, nanocomposites, oxides & coatings

•Design and execute rigorous experiments to evaluate interfaces durability & identify degradation factors

•Analyze & interpret data obtained using physicochemical analysis & modeling techniques (material properties & tests/stresses)

•Propose innovative solutions to improve the strength & durability of eyeglass lens interfaces

•Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers & industry specialists to develop high quality products

•Draft detailed technical reports & present research findings to the management team

  CANDIDATE'S PROFILE:

• PhD Educational Background in chemistry, or in mechanics of materials, or in physicochemical analysis

•Solid experience (3/5 years) in research and development preferably in the field of optical industry or multilayer architecture materials (such as microelectronics or packaging industry)

•In-depth knowledge of ageing mechanisms of hybrid materials  and /or coating adhesion failure

•Experience in  sol gel coatings (synthesis & characterization)

•Experience in  buckling delamination/adhesion failure

•Experience in the use of state-of-the-art equipment such as electron microscopy, spectrometers, materials testing machines

•Ability to work independently, manage complex research projects, and meet deadlines

•Excellent written & oral communication skills with the ability to present technical results in a clear & concise manner

•Intellectual curiosity to knowhow to search beyond immediate knowledge

•Critical thinking to question oneself, practice permanent doubt

•Ability to work in uncertainty to take on with trial & error in research

•Communication skills to enhance the value of work & build a network of useful partners

•Interpersonal skills to work in teams & with other researchers

•Agile, adaptable and willing to learn profile - the need to deal with new challenges, to change the directions when needed, to implement new solutions/approaches

•Open-minded profile

•Readiness to navigate in a very dynamic work environment, be proactive

 

 

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