R&D Chemist - Adhesives & Polymer Innovation

Arkema SA; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. is seeking an R&D Engineer to contribute to the development of NA Durable Goods products in coordination with the R&D team.

You will support production scale-up for new products alongside plant engineering and R&D, and provide prompt assistance to customer and plant issues. You will work closely with Sales, Business Development and customers to identify and validate new opportunities, and participate in technical exchanges with colleagues in Europe and Asia.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering or equivalent.
• Adhesive application methods, general adhesive chemistry, experience in transportation/assembly markets preferred.
• Use of Microsoft Office tools, presentation skills, ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of products for NA Durable Goods business in coordination with R&D team.
• Support production scale up for designated new products in conjunction with plant engineering and R&D team.
• Provide support for customer and plant problems as they arise.
• Work closely with Sales, Business Development and customers to discover and validate new opportunities.
• Participate in technical exchanges with colleagues in Europe and Asia.
• Support other product development activities as appropriate.
• Comply with lab safety and 5S policies.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Laboratory work and testing for customer requests including preparation of written and presentation reports as appropriate. 70%.
• Meetings/interactions with sales, business development, customers and plants including travel. 10%.
• Internal coordination and strategy development with business development, sales, and international team to identify and grow new business opportunities.
• Contributions to site lab activities including safety, maintenance, and 5S.

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Material Science Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Project management

Job description

Arkema Inc. is seeking an R&D Engineer to contribute to the development of NA Durable Goods products in coordination with the R&D team.

You will support production scale-up for new products alongside plant engineering and R&D, and provide prompt assistance to customer and plant issues. You will work closely with Sales, Business Development and customers to identify and validate new opportunities, and participate in technical exchanges with colleagues in Europe and Asia.