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Job Description
Chemical Company
Easton, PA - On-site - 1st Shift (8am-5pm)
Product Development Engineer
80K-100K Bonus
Reporting to the Product Development & Quality Control Manager, this role will lead the design, development, and commercialization of specialty polymer compounds and masterbatches that drive Polymer Products growth.
This is a hands-on, high-impact position responsible for translating customer needs and market opportunities into differentiated formulations, scalable processes, and commercially successful products. The role requires deep technical expertise in polymer compounding, strong problem-solving capability, and the ability to operate at the intersection of R&D, operations, and commercial teams.
Responsibilities
In consultation with Commercial Manager and P.D. & Q.C. Manager, take lead role in designing and executing meaningful experiments in support of business goals. Interpret experimental results to reach technical conclusions and suggest opportunities for future lab work where warranted.
Design and execute structured experimental programs aligned with business priorities; interpret results and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Partner closely with commercial teams to support customer development, including technical presentations, product recommendations, and troubleshooting.
Drive scale-up of formulations from lab to production, working cross-functionally with operations and quality teams.
Support customer trials, plant trials, and application development efforts to ensure successful product adoption.
Identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and performance improvement across product lines.
Generate clear, data-driven reports and presentations to communicate progress, insights, and next steps to internal stakeholders.
Expertise in formulating compound / masterbatch products. Create reports or presentations for transferring knowledge internally, including monthly project reporting.
Ensure all development work aligns with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
Contribute to the expansion of lab capabilities, including evaluation, installation, and implementation of new equipment and processes.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
BS degree in Chemistry or Polymer Science preferred.
0-5 years of experience in polymer compounding, masterbatch development, or related field (will consider a recent college grad with R&D and Plant Floor experience) Demonstrated experience taking formulations from development through commercial production Computer proficiency using Microsoft Office software
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
Well established company looking for a less seasoned professional to grow with them.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 80000
Salary Max : $ 100000
Currency Type : USD
Chemical Company
Easton, PA - On-site - 1st Shift (8am-5pm)
Product Development Engineer
80K-100K Bonus
Reporting to the Product Development & Quality Control Manager, this role will lead the design, development, and commercialization of specialty polymer compounds and masterbatches that drive Polymer Products growth.
This is a hands-on, high-impact position responsible for translating customer needs and market opportunities into differentiated formulations, scalable processes, and commercially successful products. The role requires deep technical expertise in polymer compounding, strong problem-solving capability, and the ability to operate at the intersection of R&D, operations, and commercial teams.
Responsibilities
In consultation with Commercial Manager and P.D. & Q.C. Manager, take lead role in designing and executing meaningful experiments in support of business goals. Interpret experimental results to reach technical conclusions and suggest opportunities for future lab work where warranted.
Design and execute structured experimental programs aligned with business priorities; interpret results and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Partner closely with commercial teams to support customer development, including technical presentations, product recommendations, and troubleshooting.
Drive scale-up of formulations from lab to production, working cross-functionally with operations and quality teams.
Support customer trials, plant trials, and application development efforts to ensure successful product adoption.
Identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and performance improvement across product lines.
Generate clear, data-driven reports and presentations to communicate progress, insights, and next steps to internal stakeholders.
Expertise in formulating compound / masterbatch products. Create reports or presentations for transferring knowledge internally, including monthly project reporting.
Ensure all development work aligns with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
Contribute to the expansion of lab capabilities, including evaluation, installation, and implementation of new equipment and processes.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
BS degree in Chemistry or Polymer Science preferred.
0-5 years of experience in polymer compounding, masterbatch development, or related field (will consider a recent college grad with R&D and Plant Floor experience) Demonstrated experience taking formulations from development through commercial production Computer proficiency using Microsoft Office software
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
Well established company looking for a less seasoned professional to grow with them.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 80000
Salary Max : $ 100000
Currency Type : USD
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000