Rubber Materials Engineer - Molding

iLocatum; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Job summary

iLocatum in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Rubber Materials Engineer to advance products and processes using advanced materials, including thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, and metallic alloys. You will drive projects from concept through production, gaining hands-on experience in polymer processing, part design, materials development, testing, and failure analysis.

Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience with rubber materials, rubber formulation, and rubber molding.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, testing, and failure analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate new products, materials, and components.
• Support product design from concept through commercialization and production.
• Develop polymer formulations and evaluate material performance.
• Coordinate prototyping, testing, validation, and pilot production.
• Conduct and interpret thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing (FTIR, DMA, DSC, TGA, tensile).
• Troubleshoot design, material, tolerance, and manufacturing issues.
• Lead or participate in supplier selection, tooling, and cost evaluations.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional design reviews.
• Prepare technical documentation and provide product training.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

Moldflow Insight

Job description

About The Role

We're seeking a Rubber Materials Engineer to support the development and commercialization of products utilizing advanced materials, including thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, and metallic alloys. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects from concept through production, gaining hands‑on experience in polymer processing, plastic part design, materials development, testing, and failure analysis.

Relocation assistance is available for this role.

Location

Bethlehem, PA

Contract Type

Full-Time

What You'll Do

• Develop and evaluate new products, materials, and components
• Support product design from concept through commercialization and production
• Develop polymer formulations and evaluate material performance
• Coordinate prototyping, testing, validation, and pilot production
• Conduct and interpret thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing, including FTIR, DMA, DSC, TGA, and tensile testing
• Troubleshoot design, material, tolerance, and manufacturing issues
• Participate in supplier selection, tooling, and cost evaluations
• Lead or participate in cross‑functional design reviews
• Prepare technical documentation and provide product training
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and suppliers

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience with rubber materials, rubber formulation, and rubber molding
• Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, testing, and failure analysis
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel globally up to 10 percent

Nice to Have

• FEA experience with Abaqus or ANSYS
• Moldflow Insight experience

Compensation And Benefits

$120,000 - $150,000 Per Year. Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, company-paid disability and life insurance, EAP, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and relocation assistance.