Senior Polymer Materials Engineer
About The Position
In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. Our fast-growing Network Cable and Connectivity business unit is seeking a talented Materials Engineer specializing in resin selection for injection-molded components to join our team. In this exciting role, you will participate in a broad range of materials-focused activities, including resin specification, selection, and validation, as well as new product development projects. This position requires you to work in our Shakopee, MN, facility, Monday through Friday, no relocation assistance available.
Requirements
- B.S. in Polymer Engineering or Materials Science
- Three or more years of experience with selecting and qualifying resins for injected molded components.
- Experience with polymer additive technology (antioxidants, stabilizers, pigments, dyes, etc.) for polyolefins, engineering polymers and other resin systems
- Polymer melt processing experiences such as extrusion, injection molding or other molding processes
- This position is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Master's or PhD degree
- Independent, motivated, organized and resourceful with excellent communication and skills to work with maximum effectiveness within a team
- Experience leading all aspects of physical, mechanical, environmental, and chemical testing of polymers to meet industry and product requirements.
- Experience with elastomers
- Industry contacts and knowledge of polymer resin manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product design engineers and product managers to develop material specifications tailored to product requirements.
- Work closely with the manufacturing and purchasing organizations to execute material substitution, replacement and cost reduction projects.
- Coordinate and supervise validation testing of materials for a variety of broadband network applications and operating environments.
- Provide expert advice and consultation on material selection to product design engineers and sophisticated development teams.
- Develop sophisticated materials solutions for broadband interconnect product designs.
- Read, interpret and apply relevant industry standards and test methodologies.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision plans
- life and accidental death insurance
- a 401(k) plan
- participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan
- eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year
- two weeks of paid vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
