Senior R&D Engineer, Polymers & Coatings (Hybrid)

Placements24; East London; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Life insurance

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to drive the development of advanced materials, focusing on polymers, composites, and coatings from lab to pilot scale.

You will lead experiments, collaborate with product development and manufacturing, and mentor junior staff. A PhD or MSc in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering with ≥5 years’ R&D experience is required; a hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in materials R&D.
• Proven experience in synthesis and characterization of polymers, composites, or coatings.
• Proficiency with a range of materials characterization techniques.
• Strong understanding of structure–property relationships in materials.
• Experience with scale-up processes and technology transfer is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead the research and development of new advanced materials, including polymers, composites, and functional coatings.
• Design and execute experimental plans for material synthesis, characterization, and performance testing.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD, DSC, TGA) to characterize material structure and properties.
• Optimize material formulations and processing parameters for improved performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with product design and manufacturing teams to ensure successful technology transfer.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in materials science and engineering.
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and patent applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in the R&D team.

Connaissances

Materials synthesis

Experiment design

Characterization methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical reporting

Formation

PhD or MSc in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Outils

SEM

TEM

XRD

DSC

TGA

Description du poste

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to drive the development of advanced materials, focusing on polymers, composites, and coatings from lab to pilot scale.

You will lead experiments, collaborate with product development and manufacturing, and mentor junior staff. A PhD or MSc in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering with ≥5 years’ R&D experience is required; a hybrid work model is offered.