Materials Process Engineer: Polymers & Process Innovation

Placon Corp.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth‑oriented environment

Job summary

Placon Corp. in Madison, WI is seeking a curious, hands‑on Materials Process Engineer to tackle manufacturing challenges and develop innovative materials.

You will collaborate with Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Production teams to drive new product development and manufacturing excellence. You will apply polymer science expertise to qualify materials, test properties, and support capital projects, with a focus on process capability and data‑driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering/science field.
• Strong technical understanding of polymer materials, processing methods, and testing techniques.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data to support process and product decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated with exceptional attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plans to qualify new materials and products while demonstrating process capability.
• Investigate, test, and establish specifications for new materials used in thermoforming processes.
• Collect, analyze, and present data‑driven recommendations to support decision‑making.
• Support capital equipment projects by becoming a subject matter expert on materials, processes, and equipment.
• Create work instructions, process documentation, and training materials for production teams.
• Collaborate with Design and Engineering teams to support new product development and tooling requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including specifications and technical data sheets.
• Establish and review product standards for material usage, labor, and equipment performance.
• Support process development and continuous improvement initiatives within ISO quality systems.
• Prepare capital expenditure proposals and support project approval processes.
• Research and evaluate next‑generation materials and manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

QMS software

Oracle

InfinityQS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placon Corp. in Madison, WI is seeking a curious, hands‑on Materials Process Engineer to tackle manufacturing challenges and develop innovative materials.

You will collaborate with Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Production teams to drive new product development and manufacturing excellence. You will apply polymer science expertise to qualify materials, test properties, and support capital projects, with a focus on process capability and data‑driven decision making.