R&D Engineer, Silicone Pilot Line & Process Development

Rogers Corporation; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers Corporation in Carol Stream, Illinois seeks a chemical engineer to lead the silicone pilot line and support development of new materials and manufacturing processes. You will establish a solid technical basis, work with internal teams to understand material constraints, document processes, and track results while addressing customer complaints as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, 3+ years in engineering, and proficiency in statistical analysis tools like JMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
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• 3+ years engineering experience in chemical industry.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and plan effectively.
• Experience with JMP or Minitab for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to pilot line employees, ensuring safe execution of all pilot line operations.
• Assist in planning and executing small to medium development projects and portions of larger projects.
• Review technical requirements and develop/execute experimental tests for products and processes.
• Responsible for daily pilot line operations and troubleshooting.
• Assist in scale-up of new materials and products and support technology transfer from pilot to manufacturing.
• Perform technical troubleshooting to advance product development and improve performance.
• Deliver reports outlining project progress and outcomes.
• Document processes and material specifications used in development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pilot line leadership

Project management

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Rogers Corporation in Carol Stream, Illinois seeks a chemical engineer to lead the silicone pilot line and support development of new materials and manufacturing processes. You will establish a solid technical basis, work with internal teams to understand material constraints, document processes, and track results while addressing customer complaints as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, 3+ years in engineering, and proficiency in statistical analysis tools like JMP