Product Development Chemist/Engineer (Engineering)

Job Posting Start Date 02-27-2025 Job Posting End Date 04-28-2025

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Job Summary

The Product Development Chemist/Engineer will be based in Northfield, MN. This person will support Product and Design engineering services/activities which will include prototype building, management, and coordination.

What a typical day looks like:

• Designing & developing adhesive systems, both solvent- and water-borne, used in making laminates for electronic, aerospace, and general industrial applications. 
• Assessing new raw materials (films, foils, resins, curatives, additives) for suitability and performance.
• Performing failure analysis using a variety of instrumentation and be an in-house expert on the scientific instruments (SEM, EDAX, FT-IR). 
• Fabricating small-volume tape, laminate, or flex circuit orders. 
• Evaluating and reporting results of validation runs, using statistics and data analytics.
• Developing, writing, and implementing new procedures and specifications.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of customer presentations and interface with customers.
• Managing outside process and/or component vendors.
• Participating in, leading when necessary, small group activities.
• Occasionally directing the work of technicians.

The experience we're looking to add to our team

• College degree in a science-related field. Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in most common PC-based applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Knowledge in adhesives used in making thin-film laminates (prefer)
• Roll-to-roll manufacturing experience. (prefer)
• ERP experience in Oracle & Agile. (prefer)
• Quality systems knowledge and understanding, e.g. IATF / ISO (prefer)

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Minnesota)

$60,700.00 USD - $83,500.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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