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Rubber Materials Engineer, Product Development

Bethlehem, PA, onsite, $120k to $150k

Field
Mechanical and design engineering
Location
Bethlehem, PA
Work model
Onsite
Level
Mid
Pay
$120k to $150k

What you would own

  • Develop and evaluate new products, materials, and components.
  • Support product design from concept through commercialization and production.
  • Develop polymer formulations and evaluate material performance.
  • Coordinate prototyping, testing, validation, and pilot production.
  • Conduct and interpret thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing, including FTIR, DMA, DSC, TGA, and tensile testing.
  • Troubleshoot design, material, tolerance, and manufacturing issues.
  • Participate in supplier selection, tooling, and cost evaluations.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional design reviews.
  • Prepare technical documentation and provide product training.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and suppliers.

What they are looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience with Rubber materials, rubber formulation and rubber molding.
  • Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, testing, and failure analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • FEA experience with Abaqus or ANSYS is a plus.
  • Moldflow Insight experience is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel globally up to 10%.

What they offer

  • Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, company-paid disability and life insurance, EAP, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and relocation assistance.

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