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Associate Application Development Engineer

Application EngineerApplication EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1924H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

138 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Postgraduate Degree2 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Determine ways to improve performance of polymers and compositions. • Perform conversion of Danimer products to finished articles and evaluate processing performance. • Develop new polymers and compositions with specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. • Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various processing and use conditions on particular polymers. • Perform laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of polymers having defined characteristics. • Prepare technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, observations, and study findings for the use by customers, other scientists and requestors. • Recommend polymers to match application needs of customers. • Research methods of processing, converting, and fabricating polymers in order to develop new products. • Develop structure-property relationships for polymers and compositions used in Danimer products. • Works on projects and or matters of increasing complexity in a supportive role.

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Polymer, or Chemical Engineering or other related discipline required with up to 2 years industrial polymer experience, or:
BS degree with 10 years industrial laboratory experience.
Interdependent partnering skills, team-orientation necessary.
Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills needed to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
Proficient in using computers with Windows Operating System including Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Ability to effectively manage workload to meet aggressive timelines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to interact, cooperate, and motivate across departments and functions.
Stays current on all applicable SOPs, safety, human resource, and annual laboratory quality related training.
Prior experience using LIMS systems a plus.
Proven ability to critically evaluate scientific and technical information from a Quality and Regulatory perspective.
Knowledge about polymer industry, products and technologies.
Must be able to innovate, analyze and solve critical or complex technical problems.