Senior Chemist
Core
Transferring new chemical products and technologies to production, managing projects from proposal to release, and conducting systematic experimentation for automotive OEMs.
Role type
Senior IC chemist (polyurethane/thermoplastics)
Builds
New chemical formulations, proprietary products, and technical solutions for automotive and construction industries
Domain
Specialty chemicals, automotive, construction
Required skills
DOE, Design FMEA, advanced analytical methods (rheology, spectroscopy), raw material evaluation, feasibility studies, BMAP/FMEA criteria identification, patent literature analysis, equipment planning, RPA execution
Preferred skills
Polyurethane Chemistry, experience introducing new chemical concepts to formulation work
Technologies
DOE, Design FMEA, rheology, spectroscopy
Responsibilities
Evaluate competitive technologies and new raw materials; conduct feasibility studies and systematic experimentation; manage projects from idea to product release; contact suppliers and negotiate testing criteria; visit assembly plants to provide technical solutions; publish research and field test proposals; identify equipment needs and execute RPA.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC