R&D Engineer-TPO

Carlisle; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is seeking an R&D Engineer Membranes to advance our TPO membrane product lines and lead development from lab-scale to manufacturing readiness. You will design experiments, analyze data, and contribute to product development strategies.

You will mentor junior scientists while progressing toward an Associate Scientist role, collaborating across R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to deliver innovative materials for commercial buildings worldwide.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years progressive R&D/laboratory experience.
• Experience with polymer testing, formulation or membrane characterization preferred.
• Strong experimental, analytical, statistical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute laboratory experiments for TPO membrane materials following SOPs.
• Perform and oversee physical, mechanical, and chemical testing per ASTM standards.
• Lead TPO formulation studies including polymer blending and pigment systems.
• Support pilot-scale trials and extrusion/compounding processes understanding.
• Support quality testing, raw material evaluations, and plant troubleshooting with teams.
• Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and communicate findings to teams.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to training.

Conhecimentos

R&D experience

Lab testing skills

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Mentoring

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred in related field

Ferramentas

FTIR

DSC

TGA

Mechanical testing equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Job Code - Job Title: RDEN17 - R&D Engineer IV

Company Description

Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is a market leader in single-ply commercial roofing membranes, including TPO—protecting the buildings where people work, learn, heal, and live. We are seeking an R&D Engineer Membranes to apply advanced laboratory expertise and growing technical leadership to the development and performance of our TPO membrane product lines.

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work with considerable independence while continuing to build expertise in polymer science, membrane formulation, testing, and manufacturing processes. You will design and execute experiments, analyze data, contribute to product development strategies, and mentor junior scientists while preparing for progression into an Associate Scientist role.

• Design and execute laboratory experiments involving TPO membrane materials, following established methods and SOPs.
• Perform and oversee physical, mechanical, and chemical testing using ASTM standards and laboratory instrumentation such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, and mechanical testers.
• Lead TPO formulation studies involving polyolefin blending, UV stabilizers, flame retardants, and TiO₂ pigment systems.
• Support pilot-scale trials and develop an understanding of extrusion, compounding, lamination, calendering, and heat-welding processes.
• Support quality testing, raw material evaluations, and plant troubleshooting in partnership with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, maintain accurate laboratory documentation, and communicate findings to project teams.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to technical training and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degreein Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive R&D/laboratory experience
• Experience with polymer testing, formulation, membrane/film characterization, extrusion, or compounding preferred.
• Strong experimental, analytical, statistical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical and manufacturing teams.

At Carlisle, we start with safety, focus on customers, act with integrity, pursue excellence, drive innovation, and deliver results. Join a team where your scientific expertise can directly contribute to innovative materials and products used to protect commercial buildings around the world.

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