Senior Engineer - Research

Greene, Tweed & Co Limited; Towamencin Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced materials is seeking a Senior Engineer in Research. The role focuses on innovative product development and technical leadership within cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will possess a strong engineering background and extensive experience, with a passion for driving technological solutions.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k savings plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in product development.
• Strong experience with DOE and materials testing.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new products and processes.
• Collaborate with teams on product design aligned with customer needs.
• Conduct detailed material and product testing.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

CAD software

Job description

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Senior Engineer - Research

Apply locations Kulpsville, PA, United States of America time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R3737

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.

If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Research
Location: Greene Tweed – Advanced Technology Group

At Greene Tweed, you’ll find cutting-edge technology, world-class expertise, and endless opportunities for advancement, all within an environment that values diversity, empowers decision-making, and celebrates success. If you're passionate about continuous learning and technological innovation, explore career opportunities with us.

Job Summary:

The Senior Engineer in the Advanced Technology Group will play a critical role in the development and implementation of innovative solutions across multiple disciplines, including product development, test method development, finite element analysis (FEA), process development, and manufacturing. This position will involve leading and supporting diverse engineering initiatives, applying advanced technical expertise, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive value and create sustainable business impact.

The role will require strong problem-solving skills and leadership in experimental design. The Senior Engineer will also contribute to Greene Tweed's external reputation through participation in conferences, technical committees, and publications.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Product Development & Innovation:

• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and execution of new products, processes, and technologies.
• Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and/or advanced modeling techniques (FEA) to troubleshoot, optimize processes, and enhance product performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, development engineering, applications engineering, product management, manufacturing) to align product designs with customer needs and industry standards.
• Develop and refine test methods, procedures, and validation processes to support new product and application development aligned with strategic initiatives.

Technical Leadership & Communication:

• Work collaboratively with a dynamic team and lead through demanding challenges.
• Represent Greene Tweed in technical forums, conferences, and committees, contributing to industry papers, patents, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Communicate complex technical strategies, test results, and development progress to internal and external stakeholders, including customers and partners.
• Provide guidance and lead the proliferation of existing products to new markets by defining new specifications and producing and presenting data packages.

Manufacturing & Process Optimization:

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, meeting both internal and customer specifications.
• Implement process improvements through detailed analysis, modeling, and experimentation to address manufacturing challenges.

Testing & Analysis:

• Develop and conduct detailed material and product testing (mechanical, dynamic, thermal, rheological, plasma, chemical resistance, etc.) and analyze results to ensure products meet or exceed technical specifications.
• Conduct root cause analyses and failure testing to address production or performance issues and provide technical solutions.
• Correlate internal test methods with customers’ test methods to predict material performance on field tests.

Teamwork & Collaboration:

• Act as a key technical resource within multidisciplinary teams, driving collaboration across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.
• Lead project teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with Greene Tweed’s business goals.
• Foster a collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics, or related fields).

Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in areas such as product development, test method creation, process optimization, manufacturing, FEA, or related fields.
• Strong experience with DOE and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Expertise in materials testing (mechanical, dynamic, thermal, chemical) and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes. Knowledge of plasma testing methods for semiconductor applications is a plus.
• Prior experience working with fluoropolymers is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proven track record of technical contributions through patents, papers, or conference presentations.
• Experience in designing products for manufacturability and understanding the relationship between design and production processes.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (JMP, Minitab) and lab data management systems.
• Experience with CAD software and modeling tools such as FEA for design optimization is a plus.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.

Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Drug Free Workplace:

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.