Chemical Engineer - Polymer Processing
Core
Lead R&D efforts for new polymer formulations and processing methods, optimizing operations for efficiency and scale-up.
Role type
Senior IC chemical engineer (polymer processing)
Builds
New polymer formulations, optimized processing operations, pilot-scale trials, commercial production scale-up
Domain
Chemical engineering / Polymer science / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Polymer rheology, extrusion, molding, process simulation, material characterization, experimental design, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
Additive manufacturing knowledge, industrial landscape familiarity
Technologies
Process simulation software
Responsibilities
Lead R&D for new polymer formulations and processing methods; Optimize existing polymer processing operations; Conduct pilot-scale trials and support scale-up; Analyze material properties and performance data; Develop and validate process models; Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC