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Rubber Compounding Chemist
Job in
Rochester, Racine County, Wisconsin, 53167, USA
Listed on 2026-04-17
Listing for:
CPS, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-04-17
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Materials Engineer, Process Engineer -
Research/Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Base salary $90,000-$120,000
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.
Join a stable, long-established manufacturer where you’ll have a direct impact on developing and optimizing rubber formulations used in essential consumer and industrial products. This role offers strong visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence materials, processes, and product performance.
Key Duties- Research and evaluate alternative materials for new and improved product development
- Design and execute laboratory experiments, including formulation and testing activities
- Analyze substances to determine composition and concentration of elements
- Plan and carry out complex research projects and testing methods
- Prepare clear, detailed technical reports documenting methods and findings
- Present research outcomes to engineers, operations, and management
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on materials and process improvements
- Contact suppliers to understand materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes
- Provide technical guidance on chemical processing and test procedures (ingredients, mix times, temperatures)
- Maintain material certifications (e.g., NSF, WRAS, ACS, UL)
- Monitor and support compliance with chemical regulations (RoHS, REACH, CA Prop 65, TSCA)
- Support evaluation of equipment and tooling for current and future processes
- Degree in Chemistry or related field required
- 1-5+ years of experience in rubber compounding/formulation and development
- Experience in a laboratory research environment
- Knowledge of rubber materials, rheology, and molding/processing preferred
- Ability to conduct and summarize online technical research
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to learn new technologies and concepts quickly
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with R&D, engineering, and operations
- If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at
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