Research Fellow Full-time

Research Fellow
Full-time / Salary
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Elevate is committed to providing the highest quality commercial roofing, wall and lining systems to solve our customers’ challenges, grounded by a 45-year legacy of proven experience. Our mission is to deliver solutions that save time, perform reliably and protect our communities. We are devoted to building partnerships rooted in trust in reflection of our Elevate promise that Nobody Covers You Better™.
We’re seeking a Research Fellow who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed.
Job Title: Research Fellow | Req ID: 18079 | HR Contact: Building Envelope - Fishers, IN
Seeking a high-impact Technical Director/Research Fellow to lead advanced product development, material chemistry, and process innovation across our commercial roofing and building envelope portfolio. This role bridges the gap between fundamental polymer science and industrial scale-up, serving as both a primary R&D innovator and a senior technical authority for manufacturing plant operations.
The ideal candidate brings deep material science and process expertise across polyisocyanurate rigid foam, TPO, PVC, polyurethane (PU/TPU), and CASE. You will be responsible for translating market requirements into first-to-market commercial platforms, while providing hands-on root-cause failure analysis (RCFA) and line optimization on the plant floor.
R&D, Materials, Product and Process Innovation
Advanced Formulation &Product Development: Lead R&D initiatives in Polyiso/EPS rigid foam insulation, TPO single-ply systems, and liquid-applied coatings/adhesives
Partner with engineering teams on technology transfers from lab-scale synthesis through pilot line runs and full-scale commercial manufacturing
Predictive & Digital R&D Workflows: Drive integration of predictive modeling tools (FEA), AI-driven material and process modeling, and digital analytics into R&D processes to optimize process and accelerate product launch
IP Generation & Pipeline Management: Drive early-stage concepts to build patentable intellectual property, establishing long-term competitive differentiation and high-margin product platforms.
Serve as the principal technical contact to diagnose and resolve complex material defects, cure/mixing instabilities, crosslinking optimization, delamination issues, thermal stability analysis, viscoelastic behavior and melt fracture elimination
Partner with plant engineering to establish tight process windows, optimize line speeds, improve mix ratios, and integrate automated process controls without sacrificing product performance or yield.
Material Qualification and Process Specification: Collaborate with Procurement, Quality,and Operations to formulate and execute lab-to-plant qualification protocols for alternative raw materials to optimize raw material P&L without compromising performance and translating material characterization data into strict plant process specifications
Industry Standards & Building Codes: Ensure all new formulations and structural modifications strictly comply with industry standards including ASTM, FM Global (wind uplift/fire resistance), UL, and Miami-Dade protocols.
Open Innovation & Vendor Partnerships: Build strategic alliances with suppliers, university research labs, and external test facilities to leverage innovative commercial offerings to accelerate new product development, optimize materials and processes
Technical Mentorship: Mentor and develop junior scientists, process engineers, and lab technicians, promoting scientific rigor, structured experimental design, and analytical testing excellence.
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. D. or MS in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, or a closely related engineering discipline.
of hands-on R&D and plant-floor experience in building products, polymer processing, commercial roofing, or advanced industrial materials.
Track Record: Proven history of leading product scale-ups, managing multi-million-dollar technology platforms, and delivering patent-protected commercial solutions.
Polymer & Roofing Chemistries: Rigid foam insulation chemistry (Polyiso formulations, blowing agents, surfactant optimization).
Polymer processing (TPO, PU/PIR , co-extrusion, film/tape compounding, protective coating systems).
Adhesives & Elastomeric Coatings (Solvent/water-based, UV-cured, hot-melt, single-ply adhesives, PU/silicone chemistry).
Solid expertise in thermal, rheological, and mechanical characterization tools.
Plant-Floor Aptitude: Direct experience troubleshooting continuous extrusion, compounding, coating, or foam lamination production lines in heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
Codes & Regulatory: Working knowledge of building code approvals, fire retardancy standards, wind uplift testing, and environmental compliance requirements.
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
Paid time off & paid holidays
Educational Assistance Program
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