Fiber Innovation & Testing Engineer

The LYCRA Company; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The LYCRA Company in Waynesboro, VA is seeking an Applications Research Engineer to translate fiber and fabric technologies into application-ready solutions through mechanical testing, prototype development, and commercialization support.

You will join a best-in-class global R&D team and help identify, propose, and execute innovative projects that create value, with an emphasis on extrusion processes and product performance evaluation. Travel about 20–25% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Material Science.
• 5+ years of experience as Chemical Engineer, Polymer Scientist, Spinning Process Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer.
• Willingness to travel globally ~20–25% annually.

Responsibilities

• Identify, propose, plan, and execute innovation projects that provide competitive advantage and have significant potential to create value.
• Lead and support technology scale-up, product validation, and commercialization activities with a focus on fiber and material performance, mechanical property testing, prototype development, and translation of customer needs into technical requirements.
• Assist with resolution of production, product performance, application testing, and quality issues.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with researchers, technicians, and manufacturing and business/commercial leaders.
• Maintain compliance and excellence in EH&S processes.
• Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and external polymer fiber production and textile world to gather insight and inspiration.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

MS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

The LYCRA Company in Waynesboro, VA is seeking an Applications Research Engineer to translate fiber and fabric technologies into application-ready solutions through mechanical testing, prototype development, and commercialization support.

You will join a best-in-class global R&D team and help identify, propose, and execute innovative projects that create value, with an emphasis on extrusion processes and product performance evaluation. Travel about 20–25% may be required.