Job Open - Development Engineer
Job Title: Development Engineer
Location: Franklin, KY
Salary: 80k to 85k + bonus
Education: BS Engineering (preferred) or related
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow established Design Control procedures for the development of new products and product variances.
- Design experiments, execute trials, develop and interpret data and perform application testing developing new products to meet customer and market demands.
- Run trials on the pilot and production lines using solvent, emulsion, hot melt, and rubber-based pressure sensitive adhesives and coatings.
- Implement product development projects consistent with corporate objectives; assure that project objectives are met and completed on schedule.
- Source, analyze and utilize new raw materials for product innovation and cost reductions.
- Identify equipment and processing issues that affect processing, quality, and performance while working with cross-functional teams on problem resolution and implementation.
- Preparation of finished good tape samples, operation, and understanding of various test equipment/methods, including application testing and data analysis for evaluation and presentation of new tape designs.
- Implement technical documentation packages, including raw material specifications, product specifications, stability, and general technical data to support the introduction of new products.
- Knowledge of ASTM standards and PSTC methods to support product testing when required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Product Development Manager.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry or related experience
- Three plus years of experience in pressure sensitive adhesive tape, adhesive or release liner design, and manufacturing
- Competence in the basic understanding of process control equipment and the interrelations of processing conditions versus final product performance
- Competence in FTIR, DSC, peel adhesion, tack and shear testing, and other analytical techniques
- Entrepreneurial and continuous innovation mindset