Overview
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At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and technical expertise to develop market-leading products with performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications in sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure—sustainable solutions and modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.
Chemours and the Cast Film Process Engineer
Chemours is seeking a Cast Film Process Engineer to join our Nafion Technical team. This position reports directly to the Technical Manager at our Newark, DE location.
The Cast Film Process Engineer will support the successful translation of novel membrane designs from the lab to prototype scale and eventual commercial manufacturing scale. The individual will help facilitate scale up of R&D materials, correlate key coating parameters to product manufacturability and performance, and ensure consistent quality. The individual will also be expected to support capital projects that deliver improved capabilities for prototyping and manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Coating polymer films with thicknesses around 200 micrometers and below.
- Working hands-on with coating technologies such as slot die, gravure, or other coating methods.
- Managing roll-to-roll (R2R) web handling activities.
- Supporting ancillary process infrastructure (emissions control systems, clean rooms, QC equipment, etc.).
- Provide operation scheduling support to efficiently execute both research and production coating activities.
- Interacting with membrane development team to convey impact of coating parameters, design materials that deliver desired performance targets and develop and execute quality control measurements of materials for release to customers.
- Providing guidance to the application development engineers and business leads to solve complex customer problems.
- Supporting team to launch new products and implement quality improvements.
- Assisting in design, selection, and/or implementation of coating technologies and quality control systems at prototype and manufacturing scale.
- Processing and analyzing lab and manufacturing data in support of product development efforts.
Required Qualifications And Characteristics
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience using coating technology to make polymer films and commercialize products made from casting technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.
- Demonstrated ability to use statistical analysis of manufacturing and quality data in order to support decision making regarding product qualification, quality and release.
- Excellent communication skills, fostering good working relationships.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications And Characteristics
- 10 years’ experience in coatings technology to make membranes and membrane composites. Experience with fluoropolymer membranes preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing lab scale demonstrations to commercial products.
- Experience with complex, multi-stage coating and drying processes.
- Six sigma certification or training in statistical analysis.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits Packages
- 401(k) Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
- Company-paid Volunteer Days
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E-Verify employer. Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation. Immigration sponsorship is not currently available for this position.
Pay Range (in Local Currency)
$105,280.00 - $164,500.00
Chemours Level
26
Annual Bonus Target
11%
The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing
Industries
- Chemical Manufacturing