Materials Engineer
Core
Developing, testing, and improving compounds, polymers, and materials for energy and telecom cable systems to support manufacturing, R&D, and product development.
Role type
Materials Engineer (Polymers & Compounds)
Builds
Cable technologies and related material systems
Domain
Energy and telecommunications / Materials Science / Polymers
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Material and polymer characterization, FT-IR, DSC, TGA, SEM, XRF, microscopy, analytical problem-solving, test method development, SOP creation, data interpretation, plant troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Industrial experience in materials/polymers, cable/wire/plastics/extrusion/compounding environments, advanced analytical tools (DMA), manufacturing troubleshooting, process improvement, test method development
Technologies
FT-IR, DSC, TGA, SEM, XRF, microscopy, DMA
Responsibilities
Conduct material and polymer characterization using analytical techniques; Support manufacturing and R&D teams by analyzing raw materials and finished products; Develop and refine test methods, SOPs, and material evaluation procedures; Interpret data and prepare technical reports; Participate in plant trials and troubleshoot material-related problems; Maintain lab equipment and ensure data integrity; Collaborate with internal customers across plants and business units
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
