Senior Materials Development Engineer

Taconic International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Taconic International is seeking a Senior Materials Development Engineer to drive the development and commercialization of high-performance materials, coated fabrics, films, and adhesive tapes. You will guide projects from concept to scale-up and full market introduction, coordinating cross-functional teams and customer evaluations.

Key focus areas include PTFE and silicone-coated fabrics, high-temperature PSA tapes, and aerospace masking, with opportunities to work on PFAS alternatives for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in materials development, coatings, adhesives, polymers, or related fields.
• Experience with high-performance/high-temperature materials, silicone chemistry, PTFE/fluoropolymers, PSA tapes, coated fabrics, or glass fiber substrates preferred.
• Experience with aerospace applications and/or development of PFAS alternatives is highly desirable.
• Strong experimental, analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage projects from development through commercialization.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects from concept through laboratory development, customer evaluation, qualification, scale-up and commercialization.
• Explore development in PTFE and silicone-coated fabrics, high-temperature PSA tapes, aerospace masking, and thermal spray applications.
• Support PFAS alternatives development for foodservice applications and other strategic opportunities.

Skills

Experimentation

Analytical skills

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, chemical engineering or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Scientific/software data analysis tools

Job description

Taconic, a global leader in the manufacture of PTFE coated fiberglass fabric, belts and tapes, is seeking a Senior Materials Development Engineer who is responsible for the development and commercialization of high-performance materials, coated fabrics, films, and adhesive tape products. The position will lead development projects from concept through laboratory development, customer evaluation, qualification, scale-up, and commercialization.

Responsibilities

The position will lead development projects from concept through laboratory development, customer evaluation, qualification, scale-up, and commercialization.

Key areas of development include PTFE and silicone-coated fabrics, high-temperature and specialty pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes, aerospace masking and thermal spray applications, and materials for demanding aerospace and satellite environments.

The position will also support the development of PFAS alternatives for foodservice applications and other strategic product opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in materials development, coatings, adhesives, polymers, or related fields.
• Experience with high-performance/high-temperature materials, silicone chemistry, PTFE/fluoropolymers, PSA tapes, coated fabrics, or glass fiber substrates preferred.
• Experience with aerospace applications and/or development of PFAS alternatives is highly desirable.
• Strong experimental, analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage projects from development through commercialization.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and other functions.
• Proficiency with scientific, engineering, and data analysis software.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor less-experienced personnel, and effectively direct laboratory and development activities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize the work of technical support personnel while independently managing assigned development projects.
• Willingness and ability to work hands-on in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Additional Notes

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, a competitive compensation and retirement package, tuition assistance, vacation and more.

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