AdvancedR&D Engineer/Scientist – Foam Circularity
The future is what you make it.
KEYRESPONSIBILTIES
- Provide recycling and recovery expertise to lead research in improving end-of-life outcomes for foam and thermoplastic applications
- Identify technology opportunities in different foam applications and initiate projects for business growth by working closely with the commercial team
- Contribute to development of foam innovation and breakthrough technology pipelines
- Generate new technology and ideas leading to intellectual property including patents
- Willingness to travel (10%) to accomplish these responsibilities
The salary range for this position is $105000 - $157000. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.
YOU MUST HAVE - Bachelors Degree in Science or Engineering
- 5+ years formulating or technical experience in foam and/or thermoplastic industry
- Experience with polymer recycling and/or blowing agent recovery
WE VALUE
- Experience within an R&D setting
- Experience handling and evaluating raw materials for foam applications as well as final products
- Experience developing materials intended for circularity, recycling and/or biodegradation at end of life
- Experience with blowing agents
- Some experience with all aspects of technology development
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Project management experience
- Involvement in industry standards bodies
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to learn new technologies
- An open, honest, and team-oriented personality
- Creativity
Additional Information - JOB ID: req435670
- Category: Engineering
- Location: 20 Peabody St,Buffalo,New York,14210,United States
- Exempt