Polymer Materials Engineer: Failure Analysis & Process Optimization

SLB; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB seeks a Materials Scientist to develop and evaluate new polymeric materials and processes, providing technical consultation to product groups. You will work on cross-functional teams to translate discovery into scalable manufacturing, contributing to product performance improvements.

Responsibilities include performing failure analysis, designing test plans, and troubleshooting manufacturing parameters for production centers.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or related field with 4–6 years of polymer experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and polymeric manufacturing processes.
• Experience applying failure analysis and material characterization in polymer systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate new polymeric materials and processes while providing technical consultation to product groups.
• Responsibilities include performing failure analysis, designing test plans, and troubleshooting manufacturing parameters for production centers.

Skills

Polymeric Materials

Polymer Engineering

Failure Analysis

Material Selection

Rheology

Elastomer Compounding

Extrusion

Injection Molding

Transfer Molding

Validation & Verification Testing

Technical Reporting

Material Characterization

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or related field

Job description

SLB seeks a Materials Scientist to develop and evaluate new polymeric materials and processes, providing technical consultation to product groups. You will work on cross-functional teams to translate discovery into scalable manufacturing, contributing to product performance improvements.

Responsibilities include performing failure analysis, designing test plans, and troubleshooting manufacturing parameters for production centers.