Materials Integrator

As a Materials Integrator you will:

• Lead projects associated with new epoxy formulations across BPA, BPF, and cycloaliphatic resin systems with anhydride and amine hardeners, including filler selection and optimization.
• Direct phased development programs from lab screening through preparation, testing, and production scaleup.
• Define and execute test plans covering rheology, reactivity, gel time, viscosity, exotherm, shrinkage, DSC, postcure Tg, DMA, tensile, and dielectric properties; apply advanced characterization (SEM, FT-IR, XRD, etc.) as needed for structure-property analysis.
• Establish and refine standard cure cycles for production; drive root-cause analysis on field returns, process deviations, and material non-conformances using DOE and structured statistical problem-solving.
• Foster a culture of safety, scientific rigor, and continuous improvement; conduct performance reviews and identify training needs.
• Support NPD project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for multi-year programs across multiple product generations.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to qualify materials, secondary sources, and compounding partners.
• Manage trials on R&D ring-lines and production NPD presses; coordinate scale-up from lab batches to tote quantities; lead manufacturing readiness from concept through production ramp, driving yield, scrap reduction, and cost savings.
• Present technical results, risk assessments, and recommendations to engineering and executive stakeholders.
• Maintain supplier engagement for resins, hardeners, fillers, and compounding services; drive qualification of secondary sources and supplier transitions.
• Partner with Procurement on raw material specifications, COA testing, and FIFO inventory practices.
• Support JDE and other ERP systems as they relate to material qualification and release.
• Ensure all formulations meet internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards (IEEE, IEC, ASTM, UL where relevant).
• Author and maintain technical documentation: formulation records, test methods, work instructions, and validation reports.
• Support change control, MOC, and APQP/PPAP activities for new product introductions; lead capital projects including equipment selection, implementation, and qualification for lab and pilot-line automation.
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to integrate formulation requirements into process design and changes.
• Prepare technical metrics, project reports, and presentations for management.
• Promote a proactive culture of safety, quality, and innovation across all levels of the organization

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field (required);
  PhD strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in thermoset polymer formulation or materials engineering, with at least 3 years working with epoxy systems for electrical or electronic applications, OR equivalent experience leading NPI programs from concept through production ramp in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of formal or informal project leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of taking formulations from lab development through production scale-up.
• Hands‑on expertise with epoxy chemistry: resin‑hardener stoichiometry, filler‑resin interactions, cure kinetics, and structure‑property relationships.
• Familiarity with epoxy systems for medium‑or high‑voltage electrical apparatus preferred (e.g., transformers, switch gear, sensor housings).
• Able to effectively communicate (verbal, written, presentations) across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with thermal analysis (DSC, DMA, TGA), rheology, and electrical testing; familiarity with advanced characterization techniques (XPS, SEM, FT-IR, XRD, GISAXS, AFM) preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent NPD projects; demonstrated ability to apply DOE, statistical analysis, and data‑driven decision‑making to engineering problems.
• Proven experience with computers;
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