Senior Materials Innovator for Cable & Connectivity

Leviton; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton is seeking a Sr. Materials Development Engineer to lead material-related R&D for cable and connectivity products. You will champion new material formulations, coordinate multi-site activities from supplier engagement to certification, and evaluate available materials for our global portfolio.

You will also support new product development, drive cost savings, and manage external fire testing while maintaining supplier relationships and contributing to sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong foundation in polymer/plastic materials and related testing methods.
• Experience with material formulation, test and measurement methodologies.
• Knowledge of extrusion processes and related analysis tools is desirable.
• Familiarity with fire test methods and relevant industry standards is preferred.
• Ability to apply statistical principles to product development and verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead material development projects across multiple sites from supplier engagement to testing and release.
• Evaluate commercially available materials for cable/connectivity applications.
• Support new product development and identify material cost savings.
• Coordinate external fire test activities and analyze test data.
• Maintain supplier relationships and track material trends.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts including lifecycle assessments.

Skills

Polymer materials knowledge

Material formulation & test methods

Plastic extrusion process knowledge

Fire test standards & practices

Statistical methods & product dev.

R&D technology development

Clear communication

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Leviton is seeking a Sr. Materials Development Engineer to lead material-related R&D for cable and connectivity products. You will champion new material formulations, coordinate multi-site activities from supplier engagement to certification, and evaluate available materials for our global portfolio.

You will also support new product development, drive cost savings, and manage external fire testing while maintaining supplier relationships and contributing to sustainability initiatives.