Film Extrusion Engineer: Process Development & Scale-Up

Cornerstone Management Solutions; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A materials manufacturer in Hazleton is in search of a Development Specialist to enhance polymer film capabilities. This role requires hands-on collaboration with extrusion processes for materials like PETG, PMMA, and polycarbonate. Candidates should have practical experience in diagnosing film defects and adjusting machinery parameters on the manufacturing floor. Ideal applicants are comfortable leading trials and translating data into actionable insights for production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with film extrusion processes.
• Strong understanding of polymers and their behavior during extrusion.
• Experience troubleshooting defects related to materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead material trials and adjust processing parameters.
• Evaluate material behavior under real extrusion conditions.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure production feasibility.

Skills

Hands-on experience with film extrusion

Understanding of polymer behavior

Ability to diagnose film defects

Experience with PETG, PMMA or polycarbonate

Comfortable working on the floor

Job description

A materials manufacturer in Hazleton is in search of a Development Specialist to enhance polymer film capabilities. This role requires hands-on collaboration with extrusion processes for materials like PETG, PMMA, and polycarbonate. Candidates should have practical experience in diagnosing film defects and adjusting machinery parameters on the manufacturing floor. Ideal applicants are comfortable leading trials and translating data into actionable insights for production efficiency.