Polymer Characterization Engineer

The Product Design Polymers Team is looking for an experienced polymer characterization engineer/scientist to join the Polymer Engineering group within Product Design department.

• Perform polymer characterization techniques, such as rheology, DMA, FTIR, TGA, DSC, GPC, TMA, tensile testing, creep, fatigue, falling dart impact, chemical resistance testing, optical microscopy, laser interferometry and surface energy measurements. Ability to execute testing beyond standardized protocols (e.g. ASTM, ISO)
• Drive hands‑on scientific studies of material performance, from DOE plan, to operating characterization instrumentation and analyzing final data
• Collaborate with material engineers, finite element analysis specialists and product designers in order develop new characterization methods in order to better predict material performance in final products.
• Work with material engineers to develop test plans for new material investigations, as well as failure analysis.
• Analyze test results and create presentations to communicate results to an engineering audience with a range of polymer knowledge from novice to expert.
• Manage, prioritize, and execute multiple test requests per week.
• Develop collaborative relationships with instrument suppliers, material suppliers, external laboratories and universities to learn about new characterization methods and instrument capabilities.

• MS required, preferably in polymer chemistry or material science.
• Advanced knowledge of the structure-property relationships in polymers that govern mechanical performance, material aesthetics, and overall function
• Experience using analytical test equipment mentioned above.
• Excellent housekeeping and lab management practices.
• Experience handling chemicals such as adhesives, solvents, liquid nitrogen and mild acids.
• Experience in organizing, performing statistical analysis and presentation of material characterization data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary.

$60.00

$75.00

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.