Remote Senior Polymer Processing Engineer - Extrusion

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Remote work flexibility

Access to advanced simulation tools

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer with expertise in polymer processing and extrusion to join a remote product development team. The role focuses on developing and optimizing extrusion processes for high-performance polymer products, conducting material characterization, and ensuring quality control from home office.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate theory into practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in polymer processing with extrusion focus.
• Strong understanding of polymer rheology, thermodynamics and material science.
• Experience with single-screw, twin-screw, and co-extrusion extrusion methods.
• Proficiency in data analysis and process simulation software.
• Experience with polymer characterization (DSC, TGA, FTIR, mechanical testing).
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize extrusion processes for polymer materials.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate material properties and process performance.
• Troubleshoot extrusion equipment and processing issues.
• Collaborate with R&D on new formulations and product designs.
• Implement quality control measures for product consistency and performance.
• Analyze process data and provide improvement recommendations.
• Stay updated on polymer science and extrusion tech advancements.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications for new processes.
• Liaise with equipment suppliers and service providers.
• Assist scale-up from pilot to production.

Skills

Polymer processing

Extrusion

Polymer rheology

Thermodynamics

Material science

Data analysis

Process simulation software

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field

Tools

DSC

TGA

FTIR

Mechanical testing

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer with expertise in polymer processing and extrusion to join a remote product development team. The role focuses on developing and optimizing extrusion processes for high-performance polymer products, conducting material characterization, and ensuring quality control from home office.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate theory into practical solutions.