Lead laboratory and pilot-scale polymer processing experiments to develop, optimize, and scale advanced polymer technologies for healthcare applications.
Responsibilities
Lead design and execution of laboratory and pilot-scale experiments
Troubleshoot processing challenges and implement solutions
Work with advanced processing equipment
Prepare prototypes and samples for stakeholders
Partner with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams
Requirements
Master's degree in Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
Nice to have: Processing thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs)
Lead and execute product innovation programs for Tyvek® portfolio, translating breakthrough science into differentiated products and driving commercialization.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute product innovation programs that strengthen the technical value proposition and market position of Tyvek® products.
Serve as a product technology leader, partnering with Marketing, Product Management, Application Development, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify growth opportunities and develop market participation strategies.
Translate manufacturing process capabilities into differentiated product features and customer value propositions.
Develop deep mechanistic understanding of the relationship between material structure, processing conditions, and product performance.
Design and drive experimental programs involving flash-spinning technology, polymers, additives, and advanced material systems to support new product development.
Requirements
PhD or Master's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Nice to have: 3+ years of experience spanning product development, manufacturing, process scale-up, technical service, regulatory, quality, or commercial-facing technical roles.
Nice to have: German language capabilities
Skills
Tyvek® R&D Senior Scientist/Engineer – Product Development (f/m/d)
Technical Service Specialist role focusing on Teflon coatings
Compensation
Pay Range (in local currency): $97,843.00 - $152,880.00
Responsibilities
Partner with customers: Serve as a primary technical contact for customers, applicators, distributors and commercial teams using Teflon liquid and powder coatings.
Recommend practical coating solutions: Translate the customer’s substrate, part design, pretreatment, application process, cure capability and performance requirements into clear product and process recommendations.
Solve challenging technical problems: Lead structured troubleshooting and failure analysis for coating defects and customer complaints.
Work hands-on in the laboratory: Prepare, apply and cure coating samples and panels; evaluate performance; and convert the results into recommendations customers can use.
Support trials at customer sites: Participate in qualification trials, line trials, technical audits and on-site troubleshooting.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, materials science, coatings technology or related technical discipline
Nice to have: Experience with fluoropolymer coatings, including PTFE, FEP, PFA or ETFE liquid and powder systems
Nice to have: Knowledge of coating preparation and application: cleaning and pretreatment, mixing, filtration, spray equipment, film build, flash-off, curing and defect analysis
The process engineer is responsible for determining operations to produce products and develops processes to ensure quality, cost and efficiency requirements are met. This position troubleshoots problems with production and takes corrective action.
Responsibilities
Develop and apply process simulation models, including HYSYS or equivalent software, to evaluate process performance, troubleshoot operating issues, and support equipment design.
Evaluate, troubleshoot, and improve process equipment, including homogenizers, rising film evaporators, adsorbers, distillation systems, condensers, mills, and solid material handling and conveying systems.
Apply fluid mechanics and rheology principles to troubleshoot the mixing, pumping, and transport of non-Newtonian fluids.
Evaluate and improve slurry preparation, mixing, and transfer operations to maintain consistent composition and reliable processing.
Troubleshoot and improve film and web handling operations, including tension control, alignment, and wrinkle prevention.
Associate Technical Service & Development Scientist supporting Dow Plastics Additives in Shanghai, focusing on Thermoset, Acrylics and new business development across APAC.
Responsibilities
Lead technical service and development activities for Thermoset, Acrylics and New Business Development platforms across APAC region
Manage customers and channels through their requests, needs and technical problems
Partner with Commercial Team to support business growth at customer sites
Maintain strong communication and alignment with Commercial and Product Management Teams
Apply scientific methodologies by preparing experimental plans and using relevant test methods
Requirements
MSc or PhD in Polymer Science, Polymer Modification, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields
Nice to have: Experience supporting industrial applicators and strategic markets such as medical devices, chemical processing, aerospace, semiconductor, cookware/food equipment or energy
Nice to have: Experience with customer complaint investigation, competitive product replacement, qualification trials and manufacturing or raw-material changes
Process EngineerFutamura USA · Topeka, US