POSITION: Research & Developer and Marketing Technical Service

HAY LEVEL: Salaried – Hay Level dependent on experience

REPORTS TO: Director R&D

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Working in a team-based environment, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Development of new PET-based film products for various markets, customers and technical applications from concept through full manufacturing commercialization. This includes identification of key product attributes and properties critical for functional performance; specification development (Customer and internal); pilot line and/or manufacturing trial planning, coordination, and coverage; quality testing development; establishing process capability; and commercialization / turn-over to Manufacturing.
• Product design changes for existing commercial products that do not meet functional needs or quality of specific customer applications. This may include customer visits and interaction as well as corresponding specification revision.
• Direct interaction with Sales and Marketing and Customers in identification of new products and business growth opportunities in new markets and applications.
• Routine interaction, cooperation, and work with Sales and Marketing, Quality and Manufacturing.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS plus MS or PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• Prefer 5 to 10 years’ experience in film coatings and/or plastic extrusion and products or related field.
• Knowledge of chemistry as related to PET-based resin, film, coatings along with resulting characteristics and behaviors a plus.
• Knowledge of chemical surface treatments applied to film substrates to enhance functional performance a plus.
• Awareness or knowledge of product applications using film substrates a plus. 
• Awareness or knowledge of quality characteristics of film substrates a plus.
• Good communication, personal interaction skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment is a must.
• Some travel required.
• Working a flexible schedule when running manufacturing trials is required.

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$120,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.