Lead R&D Materials Engineer - High-Performance Polymers

Albany International Corp.; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced R&D Materials Engineer to develop high-performance thermoplastic and thermoset concepts.

You will lead projects, develop processes for scale-up, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance sustainable polymer formulations. This hands-on role requires deep knowledge of materials science, experimental design, and data analysis, with a focus on durable, environmentally conscious products and processes for field trials and

Qualifications

• Experience with design-of-experiments and applied statistics.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Capable of independent work or collaborating in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on R&D activities and pilot-scale trials for new thermoplastic/thermoset concepts.
• Use DOE methods to address product, process, and quality challenges.
• Collaborate with engineers to process prototypes and support scale-up and field trials.
• Generate innovative research ideas and develop new test methods or equipment modifications.
• Communicate experimental results and recommendations through reports and presentations.

Skills

DOE & statistics

Problem solving

Team work

Education

Bachelor degree

Masters degree

PhD

Chemical Engineering

Polymer Engineering/Science

Materials Science

Job description

Albany International Corp. in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced R&D Materials Engineer to develop high-performance thermoplastic and thermoset concepts.

You will lead projects, develop processes for scale-up, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance sustainable polymer formulations. This hands-on role requires deep knowledge of materials science, experimental design, and data analysis, with a focus on durable, environmentally conscious products and processes for field trials and