Product Developer – HTN and SPN
• The successful candidate will develop new products for HTN and LCPA product lines and collaborate with cross functional teams globally to commercialize these products.
• Work with external and internal customers to translate functional requirements to product requirements.
• Use a variety of sources and ideation techniques to develop new technology concepts that enable new product properties as well as applications.
• Develop new product formulations and characterize for mechanical, thermal and other properties.
• Work closely with other R&D teams, commercial, and manufacturing teams to accelerate technology commercialization.
• Develop and establish intellectual property through filing of patents and documenting trade secrets.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Ph.D. Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Polymer Science or Engineering/Materials Science.
• 3 years and above experience
• Self-starter, goal-oriented, hands-on individual with drive for solving problems and finding innovative solutions in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively in a global environment. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a must.
• Working knowledge of design of experiments.
• Works safely in the laboratory or plant setting.
• Working knowledge of polymer synthesis and processing (compounding/extrusion).