Senior R&D Engineer - Polymers Center of Excellence
Core
Develop, characterize, and optimize polymer materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes for innovative medical device solutions in the Peripheral Vascular business.
Role type
Senior R&D Engineer (Polymers)
Builds
Polymer materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes for medical devices
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Devices / Polymer Engineering
Required skills
Polymer material science, prototyping, material characterization (DSC, DMA, FTIR, SEM), experimental design, root cause analysis, CAD software
Preferred skills
Medical device product development, rapid prototyping, material selection based on mechanical properties, engineering problem-solving
Technologies
SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, DSC, DMA, FTIR, SEM
Responsibilities
Install and implement equipment for prototyping and material development; assemble early-stage prototypes; research and optimize polymer materials and processes; conduct mechanical, thermal, chemical, and surface analyses; support root cause investigations; evaluate materials based on biocompatibility and performance; design and execute experiments; collaborate cross-functionally to transfer processes to commercialization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC