R&D Materials Engineer
About The Position
This position is responsible for executing compound development projects as a part of the Technology R&D Materials organization. The position is located at the Indianapolis Technology Center. Reporting to the Polymer and Compounding Manager, this position is responsible for leading compound development projects and is accountable for communication and delivery of results to the broader Technology team. The R&D Materials Senior Engineer will apply a systematic and designed experimental approach to develop new polymeric compounds and evaluate changes in material performance prior to commercial scale-up in our manufacturing plants.
Requirements
- Ability to work as an individual or within a team
- Sound technical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple work assignments
- Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization
- Motivated, self-starter
- Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of a B.S. degree in Chemical or Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline.
- Qualified candidates for the R&D Materials Senior Engineer position should possess at least 5 years of experience with demonstrated expertise as follows:
- Hands on experience with Polymer Compound development and processing
- Good understanding of Structure Property Relationships of Polymer blends
- Proven track record of delivering projects and communicating results
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Previous experience with Polymer Compound development in the wire & cable industry preferred
Responsibilities
- Leads or supports cross-functional project teams in production-scale compounding and prototype processing trials within the applicable Prysmian manufacturing facility associated with compound development projects.
- Drives cost reduction and enhanced performance compound development from bench scale to commercialization.
- Investigates and applies new polymer and additive technologies from a variety of suppliers.
- Leverages polymers and materials experience to identify and execute projects which improve compound/cable Sustainability and carbon footprint.
- Works to tight deadlines as well as contributing to longer term R&D projects.
- Coordinates laboratory experiments through Technical Service Requests.
- Works independently and provides guidance to R&D Materials laboratory technicians in order to complete project tasks.
- Creates and modifies compound specifications (including relevant raw material codes in HFA and SAP) to support the production of new or existing compounds
- Prepares informative and accurate technical reports.
- Updates and maintains records/database on compound changes or modifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
