The Impact You'll Make
The Elastomer Chemist utilizes tools for R&D, problem solving and project management to develop new rubber and thermoplastic formulations for the Data Center Hydraulic Hose market. Learning agility and capability is critical to the role as the engineer will be required to explore new technologies and processes used to develop novel products or enhance existing ones. An engineer at this level focuses on developing their skill level, building entrustment with functional groups and demonstrating a pattern of accomplishments. Specific Fluid Conveyance product and/or processing knowledge will be learned at this level.
Key responsibilities include:
• Rubber and thermoplastic formulation and testing
• Technical project support
What You’ll Be Doing
• Experience with formulation and testing of elastomeric materials such as rubber and thermoplastic
• Regulate and approve raw materials used in production facilities ensuring reagent efficacy and sustainability in support of an Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Open to 25% travel to domestic and international production facilities in a support role.
• Performing material science laboratory testing according to standard procedures
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and successfully participates in cross-functional teams to execute project initiatives
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Establish best practices and “lessons learned” on compound formulas and process controls to achieve robust product quality and minimize scrap.
What We're Looking For
Required (basic) qualifications:
• BS or higher degree in chemistry, Materials Engineering, or related technical degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in materials science field
Preferred qualifications:
• Experience with a production scale rubber mixer preferred
• Track record of safely running standard equipment such as a two roll mill in a lab environment.
• A working knowledge of a wide range of polymers, fillers and curative types is ideal.
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) certification preferred
• Working knowledge of problem solving techniques (Ex.: 8D, Fault Tree, 5 Why, etc.).
Job Criteria:
• Internal and External communication is critical to the success of the role.
• The ability to spend significant time in a lab environment developing and testing elastomeric materials.
• Strong Drive for results is needed on the competency side.
• Has a record of contributing to improvements in technical or project management processes (Ex.: Actively participate on Task Force Teams, Focus Groups, or Kaizen Teams, etc.).
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.