Mechanical Engineer - Polymer Design Specialist

Ebm--paps; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with companycon

Paid time off

Job summary

ebm-papst, Inc. in Farmington, CT seeks a Mechanical Engineer – Polymer Design Specialist to support cross-functional product development with polymer design, data-driven analysis, and manufacturability improvements.

This role focuses on advanced polymer materials and design optimization. You will perform Moldflow simulations, guide tool design for high-volume production, collaborate with suppliers, mentor junior engineers, and present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of polymer design experience.
• Strong knowledge of Moldflow and material behavior.
• Experience interpreting simulations for design optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provide polymer design support within a cross-functional team.
• Perform Moldflow simulations to influence design decisions.
• Guide tool design for high-volume production.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers in polymer design and modeling.

Skills

Polymer design

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Moldflow

Creo Parametric

SAP

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer - Polymer Design Specialist

Research and Development Active - Regular full-time Industrialization Farmington, CT, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1229

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

ebm-papst, Inc.

Job Description

Department:Research and Development

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Polymer Design Specialist

Reports to: Product Development Team Lead

Summary: This role serves as a technical specialist with a focus on providing polymer design support within a cross-functional product development team. providing data-driven analysis and recommendations that influence design decisions, product performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability.

Essential Job Functions: The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:

• Utilize knowledge of material properties of various plastic materials to asses their impact on project requirements, e.g. cost, manufacturability, performance, durability, and temperature.
• Conduct complex simulations using Moldflow software to influence design decisions on component production.
• Exercise an understanding of plastic component production to guide the tool design process for high volume component production.
• Represent project teams’ goals during tooling discussions with external suppliers.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to define analysis requirements and ensure alignment with product specifications and performance goals.
• Employ strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, ensure the efficient use of resources, and meet deadlines.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in polymer design best practices, modeling techniques, and interpretation of results.
• Present findings to stakeholders, translating technical analyses into actionable recommendations for design improvements.
• Utilize modeling software (e.g. Creo Parametric) to build and manage CAD models during the design process.
• Manage component creation and tracking via SAP to support assembly builds and orders.
• Collaborate with suppliers to procure samples and production prototypes.
• This role prefers up to 20% travel domestical and internationally for technical and supplier collaboration.

Recommended Educationand/or Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in polymer design, with a proven track record of leading complex simulation projects.
• Strong knowledge of material behavior and Moldflow tool design.
• Expertise in interpreting simulation results and providing engineering insights for design optimization.

All Employees / Interns are expected to:

• Follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational core values of Efficiency, Enthusiasm & Humanity
• Contribute to building a positive work environment.
• Report for work consistently and on time.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm-papst and its employees.

Benefits: Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; HSA options; life and disability insurance; voluntary supplemental benefits; a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions; and paid time off.