Company Overview

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Wilsonart is a world leading manufacturer and distributor of engineered surfaces with approximately $1.4b in annual revenue and a global workforce of more than 4,500. Wilsonart surfaces are used in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality and retail markets. Wilsonart, operating under various brands, manufactures and distributes High Pressure Laminate, Quartz, Solid Surface, Coordinated TFL and Edgebanding and other engineered surface options. Wilsonart does business in more than 100 countries with manufacturing operations in North America, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Czech Republic.

Position Overview:

This role will be responsible for developing scientific methods to examine how materials and chemicals interact, applying findings to engineered surface products, and experimenting with product improvements and innovations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Acts as a domain specialist for polymer resins, for new/ existing surfacing materials and next-generation chemistry.
Knowledge of acrylic, urethane, polyester, epoxy and silicone based Chemistries.
Interpret cure data and selection of optimum/cost effective curing methodologies.
Guide and mentor the formulation and testing personnel to develop polymeric composites and materials for the engineered surface industry.
Knowledge and expertise in various polymeric materials, process engineering, synthesis, formulation, and characterization of resins and adhesives.
Oversee the testing and data interpretation for an analytical test lab.
Deliver engineering solutions to enable rapid transfer of technologies from research to development and thru manufacturing.
Open Innovation, particularly working with external vendors and sustainable materials.
Work with universities, companies, and consortium groups to lead groundbreaking research for next-generation polymers, capabilities, or processes.
Connect with product management, marketing, and various business unit teams on a global scale to deliver next-generation technology.
Initiate relationships with customers and develop road maps and strategies for surfacing composite materials.

Minimum Requirements

Education:
Masters or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer, Chemical or Material Science & Engineering, equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Experience:
5+ years of industry experience and a clear and established track record in material innovation, product development, and intellectual property generation.

Working Conditions:
Physical Requirements:
Sitting in the same location or standing/walking; required to stoop, climb, or lift light material (10-20lbs) or equipment.

Environment:
Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature extremes, loud noises, and bright lights.

#J-18808-Ljbffr
Temple TX United States

Fonolive

Loading...

Wilsonart | Fonolive Jobs

Wilsonart | Fonolive Jobs