Engineering Specialist – Product Development
Southwire Company
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Carrollton • United States
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About the role
- Develop new compounds to meet the performance requirements of the intended applications.
- Optimize existing compounds for cost, performance and quality
- Evaluate raw materials, raw material suppliers, and compounds for cost reduction and quality improvements.
- Perform standardized testing in the plastic laboratories.
- Characterize the chemical and physical characteristics of polymers and formulations using equipment such as DSC, TGA, FTIR, Rheometers, and related equipment.
- Generate compound prototype formulations on pilot-lab compounding equipment
- Document and communicate test results within multiple tiers of the corporate infrastructure and provide input for specifications on compounds and raw materials.
- Keep abreast of new technology in compounding and extrusion fields as well as industry requirements making sure it is incorporated where feasible.
- Interpret and implement regulatory standards and methodologies and provide technical assistance to compounding and extrusion operations.
- Complete assigned projects while adhering to deadlines given by the PVC Formulations Manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other science field
- 0-2 years - Experience in a lab or production environment is preferred.
- Experience with Wire & Cable industry a plus.
Benefits
- 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
- Flexible Work Schedules
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
compound developmentcost optimizationquality improvementstandardized testingpolymer characterizationformulation generationregulatory standards interpretationtechnical assistanceproject managementlaboratory techniques
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationtime managementproblem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in ChemistryBachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering