Flammability R&D Engineer

The Chemours•Newark, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. Chemours is seeking an R&D Engineer to join our growing Thermal and Specialized Solutions (TSS) team! This position will report directly to the Global Core Services Manager at our R&D Discovery Hub in Newark, DE location.

Requirements

College bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or similar degree
Strong fundamental knowledge of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer
Strong mechanical ability to setup, maintain, fix and troubleshoot lab equipment
Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organization
Self-motivated, customer focused and ability to independently achieve results
Ability to work in teams and work in a collaborative environment
Demonstrated problem-solving/troubleshooting and data analysis skills
Demonstrated skills in multitasking and planning/organizing
Excellent written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

2 years or more of post degree experience performing technical tasks in a manufacturing facility, R&D or analytical testing lab or similar setting
Experience in combustion testing/research, fire safety, or related areas in HVAC&R, chemical, or automotive industries
Experience with handling gaseous reagents and highly hazardous materials such as HF and HCl
Familiarity with UL, ASHRAE, ASTM, and ISO flammability classification methods
Familiarity with design of experiments and other statistical techniques

Responsibilities

To provide R&D laboratory support for the development of improved next generation fluorochemical processes and products.
To conduct a variety of tests to understand the flammability properties of neat refrigerants and blends, foam expansion agents, specialty fluids, etc. These tests encompass both standardized and novel tests under simulated process and application conditions.
To interface with colleagues in TSS R&D and Technical Service organization to set the objectives and priorities for the various tests.
To provide data to guide research programs, to support patent applications, as well as to address technical questions by our external customers.
To plan and conduct experiments independently, collect necessary data, organize/record the data, share conclusions broadly and continue experiments as needed with minimal guidance from supervision.
To blend, package, and consolidate various refrigerants and specialty products keeping strict adherence to safety, environmental and quality aspects.
Lifting and moving refrigerants and other raw materials up to 55lbs with appropriate safety and ergonomics consideration may be involved in standard work.
To ensure the various laboratory measurement systems are in good working condition and to make upgrades as needed.