Tyvek® Researcher - Mechanical Engineering

DuPont•Richmond, VA

About The Position

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers As part of our Tyvek® growth strategy, we are seeking scientists and engineers to help advance flash-spinning technology and drive the development and commercialization of innovative new products. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, empowered R&D organization that leverages deep expertise in materials science, polymer science and engineering, chemistry, and chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Our team works in a highly collaborative and diverse environment with a mission to develop nonwoven membrane solutions that protect people, property, and critical products and processes from the hazards that threaten them.

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with relevant experience
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles applied to equipment design, process development, or process optimization
Solid knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

5+ years of professional experience strongly preferred
Experience with 3D CAD tools preferred
Experience with data analysis, visualization, and large data sets is beneficial
Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is beneficial
Experience with polymer processing and/or web-handling equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

Defining, leading, and executing product and process R&D programs
Designing and conducting laboratory, experimental, and modeling studies, and translating results into actionable insights
Managing project timelines and coordinating testing and implementation activities across business functions
Communicating technical plans, progress, and outcomes to key stakeholders
Collaborating within cross-functional teams spanning technical and non-technical disciplines
Partnering with scientists and engineers to scale new technologies from development to commercial production
Working with external consultants, suppliers, and partners to efficiently execute programs when needed
Preparing technical reports, presentations, and recommendations
Managing intellectual property by assessing competitive landscapes and developing new patent opportunities