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Senior Application Development Engineer

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

Location

United States

Posted

137 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Postgraduate Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Perform formulation, compounding, conversion, and characterization of polymers and related R&D activities. • Lead and conduct biopolymer formulation research and develop products for customers. • Interface with business and technology leaders to develop custom polymer formulation and/or processes adhering to customer specifications, quality requirements, and operational goals and standards. • Contribute to product platform development through the application of statistical experimental design, product testing, and data analysis. • Perform literature and patent searches to guide experimentation. • Partner with operations resources to develop test methods and establish quality controls for new materials/processes. • Support marketing and sales through development of product and application data. • Summarize experimental strategies and data analysis in written reports and presentations for communication with peers, customers, and various levels of management. • Characterize polymers and compositions and determine polymer physical and mechanical properties. • Make substantial individual and collaborative contributions within multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams. • Develop new polymers and compositions with specific properties for various products and applications. • Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various processing and use conditions on particular polymers. • Plan 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 use by customers, other scientists, and requestors. • Recommend polymers to match application needs of customers. • Research methods of processing, converting, and fabricating polymers to develop new products. • Develop structure-property relationships for polymers and compositions used in Danimer products.

Job Requirements

Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Polymer, or Chemical Engineering required.
7 to 10 years of industrial polymer experience.
Knowledge of the polymer development and commercialization process.
Inter-dependent partnering skills, team-oriented, and ability to influence outcomes necessary.
Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
Must be able to innovate, analyze and solve critical or complex technical problems.
Proficient in chemical and analytical laboratory operations.
Knowledge of multidisciplinary principles and advanced techniques of biology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, math, and statistics.
Skill in operation of laboratory equipment and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to conduct advanced analyses and tests; interpret test results; prepare reports; develop procedures; communicate effectively; plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
Proficient in handling non-pathogenic biological objects and chemical agents.
Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment.
Proficient in using computers with Windows Operating System including Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Advanced working knowledge of quality control principles to a wide range of development documents and records including regulatory submissions.
Ability to effectively manage workload to meet aggressive development timelines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to interact, cooperate, and motivate across departments and functions.
Stays current on all applicable SOP, 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.

Benefits

Work is performed in a chemical laboratory and polymer processing setting.
Requires walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending and occasional lifting of material up to fifty (50) pounds.
Exposure to laboratory hazards which require the use of personal protective equipment.
Travel up to 50% of time.