R&D Engineer

Hexcel Corporation • Amesbury, MA

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About The Position

As a part of Hexcel, we at ARC Technologies LLC are propelling the future of flight, energy generation, transportation, and recreation through excellence in advanced material solutions that create a better world. We proudly support our military through our product offerings. Whether you are a civilian, veteran, transitioning member, reservist, or military spouse, Hexcel is committed to supporting, including, and empowering you. Where Local Community meets Global Opportunity By joining our team, you will become part of a global community of peers dedicated to creating quality parts and materials. If you have integrity, accountability, a willingness to explore new ideas, and a desire to succeed, then ARC Technologies is the place for you. Hexcel is currently seeking a R&D Engineer for our Amesbury, MA location. The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

Requirements

• BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or Materials Engineering.
• 0 - 10 years of industry experience
• Extensive understanding of polymer processing and properties.
• Experience with various production techniques, including extrusion, injection molding, compounding, mixing, compression molding, spraying, and casting.
• Applicant must be US citizens and capable of obtaining and maintaining a US Department of Defense security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience with thermoplastics, urethane, silicone, or epoxy chemistries.
• Industry experience with product development preferred.
• An understanding of dielectric and magnetic properties of materials preferred.
• Experience with RF absorbing or conductive polymer systems, highly filled composite materials metal powders and conductive/resistive inks or polymers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical liaison during customer meetings to assist with product selection or define a new product development effort.
• Participate as the materials expert in the development of next generation RF absorbers.
• Specify appropriate polymer systems to meet environmental exposure requirements for custom applications.
• Develop formulations to target specific composite properties.
• Produce proof-of-concept and lab-scale engineering samples.
• Characterize composition and mechanical properties of developmental materials.
• Assist in transition to production, including specifying or modifying equipment and developing production-scale manufacturing processes.
• Assist factory with troubleshooting production issues.

Benefits

• In addition to competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and robust paid time off, we offer the following:
• Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution
• Employee stock purchase program
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Prepaid group legal plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees