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Our fast-growing Network Cable and Connectivity business unit is seeking a talented Materials Engineer specializing in resin selection for injection-molded components to join our team. In this exciting role, you will participate in a broad range of materials-focused activities, including resin specification, selection, and validation, as well as new product development projects.
Job Responsibility:
Collaborate with product design engineers and product managers to develop material specifications tailored to product requirements
Work closely with the manufacturing and purchasing organizations to execute material substitution, replacement and cost reduction projects
Coordinate and supervise validation testing of materials for a variety of broadband network applications and operating environments
Provide expert advice and consultation on material selection to product design engineers and sophisticated development teams
Develop sophisticated materials solutions for broadband interconnect product designs
Read, interpret and apply relevant industry standards and test methodologies
Requirements:
B.S. in Polymer Engineering or Materials Science
Three or more years of experience with selecting and qualifying resins for injected molded components
Experience with polymer additive technology (antioxidants, stabilizers, pigments, dyes, etc.) for polyolefins, engineering polymers and other resin systems
Polymer melt processing experiences such as extrusion, injection molding or other molding processes
Nice to have:
Master's or PhD degree
Independent, motivated, organized and resourceful with excellent communication and skills to work with maximum effectiveness within a team
Experience leading all aspects of physical, mechanical, environmental, and chemical testing of polymers to meet industry and product requirements
Experience with elastomers
Industry contacts and knowledge of polymer resin manufacturing
What we offer:
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life and accidental death insurance
A 401(k) plan
Participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan
Eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year
Two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date)