Development Engineer

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Major Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop modified and new grades of TPU, polycarbonate, and film and sheet products
• Develop multi-layer and cast-on-carrier products
• Lead key development projects
• Document and report progress of the product development programs
• Support projects that require capital investments
• Independently interact with customers and internal commercial organization to thoroughly understand customer requirements in order to effectively contribute to new product development
• Contribute to developing new applications for TPU films
• Provide technical service to Specialty Films TPU customers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant professional experience;
• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline with 2 years of relevant professional experience;
• Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline with 1+ year of relevant professional experience;

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering or plastics engineering
• Specific experience with manufacturing or development of plastic films, including thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate (PC), or similar
• Specific familiarity with DOE software such as JMP or Minitab

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate development activities into commercially viable technologies and products
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence others
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Thorough understanding of statistical methods in experimental design (DOE)

Salary range: $103,763 - $192,644

Contract type: Full-time

Benefits

• competitive pay
• annual bonus potential
• generous paid time off
• 401K with company match
• retirement contribution
• tuition reimbursement
• parental leave
• medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period)

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