Mechanical Engineer: Lab-to-Scale R&D for Tyvek Tech

8974 DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to advance flash-spinning technology for Tyvek products from concept to commercial scale. You will design experiments, solve challenging problems, and translate results into actionable guidance for scale-up.

Join a multidisciplinary R&D team spanning materials science, polymer science, chemistry, and engineering, with real ownership of programs and visibility across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with relevant industrial or R&D experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals applied to equipment design, process development, or process optimization.
• Solid grounding in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to know which problems matter most.
• Clear communicator who collaborates and influences well across technical and non-technical partners.
• Self-motivated and comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead product and process R&D programs from concept through commercial implementation.
• Design and run laboratory, experimental, and modeling studies — then translate the results into clear technical and business direction.
• Own project plans, timelines, and cross-functional testing and implementation activities.
• Communicate technical strategy, progress, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Partner with scientists and engineers to scale new technology from development into manufacturing.
• Work with external consultants, suppliers, and partners to accelerate project objectives.
• Build the intellectual property portfolio through competitive landscape assessment, invention identification, and patent generation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Self-motivated

Education

MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD tools

FEA

CFD

Job description

DuPont is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to advance flash-spinning technology for Tyvek products from concept to commercial scale. You will design experiments, solve challenging problems, and translate results into actionable guidance for scale-up.

Join a multidisciplinary R&D team spanning materials science, polymer science, chemistry, and engineering, with real ownership of programs and visibility across stakeholders.