Mechanical Engineer - Polymer Design Specialist
ebm-papst•Farmington, CT
•$100,000 - $120,000
About The Position
This technical specialist provides polymer design support within a cross-functional product development team. The role supplies data-driven analysis and recommendations that influence design decisions, product performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability. It is part of the Research and Development department and reports to the Product Development Team Lead. The position prefers up to 20% domestic and international travel for technical and supplier collaboration.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of experience in polymer design, with a proven track record of leading complex simulation projects.
- Strong knowledge of material behavior and Moldflow tool design.
- Expertise in interpreting simulation results and providing engineering insights for design optimization.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assess how plastic material properties affect project requirements such as cost, manufacturability, performance, durability, and temperature.
- Conduct complex simulations using Moldflow software to inform component production design decisions.
- Apply knowledge of plastic component production to guide tooling design for high-volume production.
- Represent project team goals in tooling discussions with external suppliers.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define analysis requirements and align work with product specifications and performance goals.
- Manage multiple projects, resources, and deadlines effectively.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in polymer design practices, modeling techniques, and interpretation of results.
- Present technical findings and translate analyses into actionable recommendations for design improvements.
- Build and manage CAD models during the design process using modeling software such as Creo Parametric.
- Manage component creation and tracking through SAP to support assembly builds and orders.
- Collaborate with suppliers to procure samples and production prototypes.
- Follow Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold the organization's core values of Efficiency, Enthusiasm, and Humanity.
- Contribute to a positive work environment, report to work consistently and on time, and report unsafe conditions or practices to supervision.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA options
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Voluntary supplemental benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
