Polymer Engineer

Element Materials Technology; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking a Polymer Scientist/Engineer for its New Berlin, Wisconsin location to advance polymer and rubber material characterization, testing and failure analysis services.

The role involves managing projects, executing tests, and supporting client relationships with emphasis on automotive, medical devices and energy sectors. DOE-based salary from $60,000 to $85,000 with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a polymer-related field such as Materials Science, Chemistry with focus on polymers or polymer engineering.
• 1-5 years experience; recent graduates considered with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute projects in polymer and rubber materials across various applications.
• Direct and perform testing to support investigations of polymer-related projects.
• Assist in client support, business development and marketing activities.

Skills

Analytical testing methods

Team collaboration

Polymer materials analysis

Education

Polymer-related degree (BSc/MSc)

Tools

FTIR

DSC

TGA

GC/MS

TMA

DMA

Job description

Overview

Element has an immediate opening for a Polymer Scientist/ Engineer with experience in material characterization and Failure Analysis. This position is for Element’s New Berlin location in order to continue our growth and continue to deliver unparalleled polymer engineering services to our clients — from standard materials testing to complex materials analysis and failure investigations.

Salary: $60,000- $85,000/yr DOE

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing projects designed to assist client companies in all facets of polymer and rubber materials usage in all fields of application

• Directing and/or performing testing as required to support the investigation of polymer related projects

• Assisting in client support and business development as well as marketing activities

• Primary markets include automotive, transportation, power generation, medical devices, aerospace, defense, oil & gas and consumer products

• Project work could also involve serving as an expert witness in projects related to the insurance industry and/or litigation matters

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a Polymer related field such as Materials Science, Chemistry with focus on polymers or polymer engineering
• 1-5 Years experience, but recent post-grad graduates with relevant experience considered
• Experience in polymeric materials analysis is required, and failure analysis is preferred as is a working understanding of analytical tests such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, GC/MS, TMA, DMA, etc.
• Ability to operate and function within a team, drawing on other expertise where required
• Flexibility and adaptability to different workloads and roles within the company

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.