Rubber Materials Engineer – Product Development/Molding
Job in
Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 18016, USA
Listed on 2026-10-01
Listing for:
iLocatum Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Rubber Materials Engineer Bethlehem, PAFull-TimeA company is hiring a Rubber Materials Engineer to support the development and commercialization of products utilizing advanced materials, including thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, and metallic alloys. This role works on projects from concept through production, gaining hands-on experience in polymer processing, plastic part design, materials development, testing, and failure analysis.
Schedule Full-time. Willingness to travel globally up to 10 percent. Relocation assistance available.
Compensation $120,000 - $150,000 Per Year What You'll DoThis engineer develops and evaluates new products, materials, and components, and supports product design from concept through commercialization and production. The role develops polymer formulations and evaluates material performance, and coordinates prototyping, testing, validation, and pilot production. This position conducts and interprets thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing, including FTIR, DMA, DSC, TGA, and tensile testing, and troubleshoots design, material, tolerance, and manufacturing issues.
The engineer participates in supplier selection, tooling, and cost evaluations, leads or participates in cross-functional design reviews, and prepares technical documentation and provides product training. This role collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and suppliers.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering3+ years of experience with rubber materials, rubber formulation, and rubber molding
Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, testing, and failure analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Willingness to travel globally up to 10 percent
Preferred Qualifications FEA experience with Abaqus or ANSYSMoldflow Insight experience
Compensation and Benefits $120,000 - $150,000 Per Year Healthcare coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Relocation assistance
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