Senior PVC Materials Scientist & Formulation Expert

James Hardie Corporation; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

James Hardie Corporation is seeking a Senior Research Engineer specializing in Polymer Materials in Fontana, California. The role involves developing PVC formulation technologies for high-performance building products, leveraging polymer science and engineering principles. Candidates should possess a PhD or MS in relevant fields with experience in polymer engineering. A competitive salary range of $120,000 - $135,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of PVC materials and chemistry.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of polymer characterization techniques.
• Ability to work on polymer formulation and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize PVC formulations for building products.
• Support manufacturing processes for PVC extrusion.
• Conduct tests and interpret polymer behavior data.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Polymer engineering

PVC formulation development

AI-assisted material characterizations

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Polymer Science or related fields

MS with 3–10 years of experience

Tools

Rheometers

Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Job description

James Hardie Corporation is seeking a Senior Research Engineer specializing in Polymer Materials in Fontana, California. The role involves developing PVC formulation technologies for high-performance building products, leveraging polymer science and engineering principles. Candidates should possess a PhD or MS in relevant fields with experience in polymer engineering. A competitive salary range of $120,000 - $135,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and 401(k) match.