Elastomer Materials Engineer – Lab & Product Impact

Tenneco; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a Materials Engineer to support elastomer materials engineering and laboratory operations. The role involves hands-on rubber formulation, material testing, and chemical analysis to support product development, manufacturing performance, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include developing elastomer formulations for anti-vibration, coordinating tests with contract labs, and collaborating with manufacturing and suppliers to drive improvements and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in a chemical or materials field with relevant elastomer experience.
• Experience in elastomer materials engineering and analytical chemistry is required.
• Knowledge of polymers and rubber-material interactions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop elastomer formulations for anti-vibration applications.
• Support analytical lab activities including material characterization and routine testing (TGA/FTIR).
• Coordinate test requirements with external contract labs.
• Contribute to product development and manufacturing support activities.
• Assist with material selection, adhesive recommendations, and basic failure analysis investigations.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to support engineering decisions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage material data systems (IMDS).
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
• Lead continuous improvement projects related to materials and lab processes.

Skills

Elastomer materials engineering

Analytical chemistry

Polymers

Materials science

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

TGA

FTIR

Job description

Tenneco is seeking a Materials Engineer to support elastomer materials engineering and laboratory operations. The role involves hands-on rubber formulation, material testing, and chemical analysis to support product development, manufacturing performance, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include developing elastomer formulations for anti-vibration, coordinating tests with contract labs, and collaborating with manufacturing and suppliers to drive improvements and regulatory compliance.