Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist- Refrigerants

Solstice Mobile, Inc.; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Solstice Advanced Materials is seeking an Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist to design, develop, and test innovative refrigerant solutions for refrigeration applications. The role combines experimental work with modeling to accelerate development and commercialization of safer substitutes.

The candidate will mentor a team, drive technology improvements, and collaborate across global projects while ensuring safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 3+ years of experience working for manufacturers of refrigeration systems or related technologies
• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in research
• Knowledge/experience on the design/development of thermal systems

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and testing of innovative solutions
• Mentor and guide a team of R&D engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Drive innovation by identifying new technologies and methodologies
• Conduct research to generate intellectual property (IP) and contribute to patent applications
• Evaluate emerging technologies for applicability to projects
• Conduct technology assessments to inform decisionmaking
• Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing
• Identify and assess technical and projectrelated risks
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist- Refrigerants

Job Description

The Advanced R&D Engineer Scientist will be responsible for performing both experimental and simulation tasks in the laboratory, and to apply them in the development of new refrigerants for Refrigeration applications. This engineer will support development of internal modeling and simulation tools to support the growth of the Refrigerants business. The engineer needs to effectively communicate technical information to industry and customers to assist their transition to new environmentally safer refrigerant substitutes.

Be part of a team that applies its expertise and knowledge to technical projects, finding innovative, cost-effective means to improve research, techniques, procedures, and products and technologies. This job will facilitate design, development, and testing to meet project objectives faster and more efficiently and you develop and commercialize products & technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop experiment protocols to evaluate thermal systems and/or their individual components such as heat exchangers (e.g. air-to-refrigerants, liquid-to-refrigerant) and compressors (e.g. reciprocating, scrolls, and rotary)
• Work as a team with experimentalists to get the necessary data and validation of modelling results with laboratory data
• Analyze, solve complex and complicated problems
• Interpret complex scientific data and clearly communicate results to diverse stakeholders
• Operate proficiently and efficiently in a matrix organization
• Handle all related job responsibilities in accordance with HSE policy
• Participate in the invention/discovery process with professionals
• Understand and ability to interpret safety standards for refrigeration for field applications (e.g. ASHRAE 15/ UL 60335-2-89)

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and testing of innovative solutions
• Mentor and guide a team of R&D engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Drive innovation by identifying new technologies and methodologies
• Conduct research to generate intellectual property (IP) and contribute to patent applications
• Evaluate emerging technologies for applicability to projects
• Conduct technology assessments to inform decisionmaking
• Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing
• Identify and assess technical and projectrelated risks
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 3+ years of experience working for manufacturers of refrigeration systems or related technologies OR
• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in research
• Knowledge/experience on the design/development of thermal systems

We Value:

• Good understanding of thermodynamic cycles, refrigeration, and heat transfer
• Ability to do both experimental and theoretical work
• Experience in working on global project teams is preferred
• Excellent verbal and communication skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive technology commercialization is a plus
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning

COMPENSATION
The annual base salary range for this position is $112,000-$130,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .

Job Info

• Job Identification 106792
• Job Category Engineering
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 20 Peabody St, Buffalo, NY, 14210, US
• Hire Eligibility Internal and External
• Relocation Package US & CAN Domestic Tier 2