What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polymer Engineer position at Materials Sciences LLC?
Job Description:
Materials Sciences LLC (MSC) is looking for a US citizen at our Huntsville, AL facility for the role of Polymer Engineer. At MSC, you'll be part of the Research & Development (R&D) team servicing the Department of Defense (DoD) seeking advanced material and fabrication solutions to support the warfighter. Advanced materials include fiber reinforced composite materials, specialty polymers, and additive manufacturing (AM) materials. You will also work with a broader team in the design and delivery of advanced material solutions to our customers. Main responsibilities include:
- Design, analysis, fabricating, characterization/testing, and documentation for analyzing advanced material structures.
- Operate material characterization equipment, such as TGA, DSC, rheometers, microscopes, tensile testers
- Operate and maintain R&D and production grade fabrication equipment, such as mixers, AM equipment, furnaces, etc.
- Specimen prep and collection, reduction, and analyzing test data
- Handling, mixing, and developing various of types of resins
- Develop process documents and work instructions.
- Interact with customers and give presentations as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering or Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
- Software and Hardware knowledge for material characterization equipment preferred (TGA, DSC, rheometers)
- Ability to develop, execute, and document Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Able to work independently; Capable of scheduling and executing as necessary to support and complete tasks as required.
- Communicate effectively with team members to complete objectives in a timely manner
- Fundamental understanding of Polymer Chemistry and Mechanics of Materials
Benefits:
401(k), Dental insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off. Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance
*Also open to Part-Time and Internships*
