Scientist I - PMD

Parker Hannifin; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin, in Cary, NC, seeks a Scientist I in the Parker Lord Performance Materials Division to support R&D projects and manufacturing activities. You will conceive and execute ideas to advance technical approaches aligned with business goals, working in a chemical lab or pilot plant as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include leading portions of projects, evaluating product performance, and developing procedures, with travel up to 10% within the US.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar.
• Ability to safely work in a chemical laboratory with hazardous chemicals.
• Adherence to company quality standards and ethics policies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient with computer software including Excel, Word, and SAP.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to apply statistics and interpret results.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects of low to medium complexity or segments of higher complexity.
• Assess application, performance and manufacturability characteristics of chemicals/products.
• Adapt and modify experimental procedures as needed; suggest formulation/testing changes.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to team and stakeholders.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

Attention to detail

Statistics

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

This Scientist I role will be in the Parker Lord Performance Materials Division and part of the Electronic Materials Global Technology Team in Cary, NC. This role conducts independent technical work to support R&D projects, customers, and/or manufacturing plants under general direction. Conceives, organizes, promotes, and executes ideas and plans to increase the organization's contribution to the discovery and technical approaches to meet business objectives. Works in a chemical laboratory or chemical pilot plant setting as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Product Development Specific Duties

• May lead projects of low to medium complexity or segments of higher complexity projects
• Assess application, performance and manufacturability characteristics of the chemicals/products being developed.
• Consistently makes adaptations and modifications of experimental procedures where needed.
• Makes suggestions regarding modification to formulations, samples, tests, equipment, etc.

General Duties

• Performs routine and non-routine technical assignments of moderate to high complexity and variety; frequently makes decisions independently.
• Determines appropriate approach, following accepted procedures, developing new procedures and communicating findings in an effective manner.
• Oversees technical equipment and supplies, and is involved in the specification and purchase of new equipment.
• Conducts training for staff as needed.
• Requires travel up to 10% within the US, with unlikely international trips.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Education & Work Experience: A BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar. Preferred experience with chemical adhesives, polymeric materials, or in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to safely work in a chemical laboratory with hazardous chemicals.
• Adherence to company quality standards and ethics policies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to utilize computerized equipment and computer software packages including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, and SAP.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Ability to apply basic statistics and interpret and communicate results.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Impact: Tech lead on low complexity, short term projects. Leads portions of projects as a team member. Failure to achieve goals can normally be overcome without serious effect to the team.
• Technical knowledge: Understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Intermediate knowledge of key products and/or industry knowledge - customer application, failure analysis.
• Problem Solving: Solves non-routine technical problems of expanded scope and intermediate complexity. (Design and execution of moderate investigations and troubleshooting, intermediate data analysis, intermediate report generation) Intermediate understanding and utilization of engineering tools, methods, processes (FMEA, process audits, Troubleshooting, etc.)
• Discretion:Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Interaction: Primarily immediate internal team contacts. Often engages outside of team within the division. Outside of division and external customer contacts on routine matters as needed.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.