Staff Engineer/New Product Development (Hybrid, Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Core
Lead the development of next-generation thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) formulations and structural systems for medical-device applications, defining science and technology platforms for infusion, drug delivery, and vascular access portfolios.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Materials Science & Polymer Development
Builds
Next-generation TPE material platforms and structural systems for medical devices
Domain
Medical Technology / Polymer Science
Required skills
Polymer science, formulation development, material characterization, experimental design, statistical analysis, structure-property-performance relationships, technical writing, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
TPE/TPV/elastomer expertise, rheology/mechanical testing/microscopy/spectroscopy, DOE/statistical modeling, regulated industry experience, patent/publication record
Technologies
Rheology, mechanical testing, microscopy, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, surface science, DOE, statistical modeling
Responsibilities
Design and execute research strategies to understand polymer composition and processing effects; develop robust characterization methods and predictive models; translate customer/regulatory requirements into material design inputs; guide material selection and risk retirement; foster collaboration with suppliers and internal experts
Seniority
Staff, technical leader & mentor