Project Engineer Materials Technology
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Job Description
Job Description
VICTAULIC
Project Engineer Materials Technology
Materials Technology Corporate Engineering Victaulic Global Headquarters Easton PA
Full-Time Corporate Engineering Materials Technology Dept.
This position is onsite at our Global Headquarters in Easton PA.
• Relocation assistance is offered for this position.
• Immigration sponsorship is not pro
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ABOUT VICTAULIC
Victaulic headquartered in Easton Pennsylvania is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers site owners and contractors. Since 1919 our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks ensuring projects are completed safely on time and within budget. With over 6000 employees spanning 50 locations worldwide our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.
Our sustainable solutions made from high quality graded scrap steel promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries supporting some of the worlds most critical and prestigious structures.
Our Materials Technology team within Corporate Engineering is responsible for the development and commercialization of products that leverage advanced materials thermosets coatings composites thermoplastics and metallic alloys for Victaulic and its subsidiaries.
AN INDUSTRY LEADER WITH A HEART AS BIG AS ITS AMBITION AND INNOVATION
At Victaulic were committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Lets Build a Better World Together.
Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:
We build from within.
We stand behind our people.
We foster an environment for constant learning.
We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.
YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE
Were looking for a Project Engineer Materials Technology to join our Corporate Engineering team in Easton this role youll drive the development and commercialization of products that leverage advanced materials thermosets coatings composites thermoplastics and metallic alloys across our product lines. Youll gain hands-on experience in plastic part product design polymer processing and instrumental analysis of chemicals and polymers (FTIR DMA DSC TGA Tensile and more) while leading multi-departmental teams from detailed design through commercialization.
WHAT YOULL BUILD & OWN
Lead concept generation and develop specific design ideas to satisfy product concepts
Model concepts through drawings and/or hardware and present and communicate ideas clearly to stakeholders
Partner with Marketing and Sales to refine concepts to meet customer requirements
Estimate initial design costs and prepare project and/or procurement authorizations
Formulate new polymers that meet customer specifications
Participate in supplier selection in-house or outsourced
Oversee prototyping and testing against requirements including thermal mechanical and chemical analysis
Solve design problems and resolve tolerance issues
Scrutinize and review detailed cost estimates
Lead design reviews to confirm customer and performance requirements are met
Participate in tooling selection and approve tooling based on sample results
Support evaluation of pilot production runs and resolve production issues
Prepare and approve technical literature and train teams on new products
WHAT YOU BRING
BS in Chemical Materials or Polymer Engineering (MS a plus)
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with experience in rubber/elastomers or plastics/polymers will also be considered
25 years of experience in material selection testing and validation preferred
Knowledge of polymeric material testing and failure analysis
Demonstrated problem-solving and analyt