Member - Advanced Polymer Composites

Position: Staff Member - Advanced Polymer Composites
Requisition

Overview:

We are seeking a Technical Professional Staff member who will focus on manufacturing processes and testing for advanced polymer composites. The successful candidate will be expected to execute research and development tasks at ORNL's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility including, but not limited to: operating polymer composite manufacturing systems such as extrusion, compression molding, large area thermoplastic extrusion additive manufacturing systems, infusion and thermoforming processes designing test and demonstration articles, preparing and analyzing material samples;

analyzing samples; and preparing reports of the results of such analyses. The staff will be expected to collaborate amongst groups focusing on basic and applied research in various fields related to the current projects. This position resides in the Composites Innovation Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

As part of our research team, the candidate will execute tasks necessary to advancement the science of manufacturing with emphasis on polymer composites manufacturing processes. Experience in polymer composite materials processing and testing is critical for this position. You will be expected to simultaneously execute multiple projects, contribute to lab set-up, operations, maintenance of equipment, interact with ORNL staff, industry, and academic partners.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

* Execute tasks for projects in the area of high-rate composite manufacturing

* Characterize polymer composites feedstock materials

* Prepare polymeric and composite materials and intermediates

* Execute tasks for projects in the area of post process of composite structures

* Execute tasks for projects in the area of additive manufacturing and processing of advanced thermoplastic composites

* Execute tasks for projects in the area of design and manufacturing optimization for additive manufacturing

* Contribute to lab set-up and operations

* Work with others to maintain a high level of scientific productivity

* Interact regularly with senior scientists, program managers, group members, and industrial partners, and prepare and present periodic reports documenting research and development

* Present and report research results and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner

* Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements

* Ensure compliance with ORNL operation excellence

* Maintain strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics

* Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

* A BS in manufacturing, mechanical engineering or a related discipline

* Experience with advanced polymer manufacturing processes

* Experience with continuous & discontinuous composite material systems

* Experience with different polymer characterization and testing methods

* Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software and concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

* An excellent record of productive and creative technical solutions

* Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in English to an international scientific audience

* Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative and frequently interacting teams of researchers

* Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory

* Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

Special Requirements :

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