Chemistry & Polymer Engineer
Core
Provide polymer engineering support to develop innovative, sustainable polymer solutions for current and next-generation compressor system designs.
Role type
Individual contributor polymer science engineer
Builds
Compressor system components and materials
Domain
HVACR / Climate technology / Polymer materials
Required skills
Polymer science, Organic chemistry, Material characterization, Polymer processing, Failure analysis, Analytical instrumentation (FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, GC-MS, SEM), Material selection, Formulation development, Technical report writing
Preferred skills
Thermoforming, Ultrasonic/laser welding, Heat sealing, Tribological materials, Moldflow modeling, Permeation analysis, Fracture mechanics, HVACR compressor knowledge
Technologies
FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, GC-MS, SEM, Moldflow, Permeation Analyzer, XRF, SEM/EDX
Responsibilities
Evaluate current and new polymer materials and processing methods; Coordinate with external laboratories for material characterization and testing; Analyze test results and prepare technical reports; Investigate and characterize unknown polymeric materials; Identify and implement new materials to enhance performance and cost-effectiveness; Conduct patent searches and prepare invention disclosures; Present technical findings to global teams.
