Senior Polymers Engineer — R&D for Power Tools

TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer – Polymers to lead development and application of polymer technologies for power tools. You will drive high-performance material solutions, perform failure analysis, and guide tooling and processing improvements.

The role requires hands-on expertise, leadership, and collaboration with suppliers and production teams. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in polymer manufacturing/R&D, experience with plastics, elastomers, coatings, and familiarity with

Qualifications

BS in Materials Science/Engineering with polymers focus.
MS preferred but not required.
8+ years hands-on polymer manufacturing, testing, R&D and design.
Experience with plastics, elastomers, thermoset resins, adhesives and coatings.
Understanding of rapid prototyping, injection molding and overmolding.

Responsibilities

Research and develop new polymer technologies (plastics, elastomers, composites, adhesives, coatings).
Define high-performance solutions using materials knowledge.
Identify engineering trends and guide technical direction.
Review IP and publications for development opportunities.
Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise.
Analyze material selection, tooling and processing; provide recommendations.
Perform root-cause failure analysis of field and test failures.
Lead material and process investigations to address quality issues.
Support suppliers and production for builds, launches, mass production and improvements.
Sponsor cost/weight-saving initiatives.