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R&D Engineer, Polymer Materials
SuperGrid Institute. Form and prototype polymer materials, particularly epoxy resins and silicones, using gravity casting and injection molding .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in polymer materials science and engineering, with a strong focus on epoxy resins and silicones. Capable of developing formulations, conducting physicochemical analyses, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in R&D environments.
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Polymer Materials ScienceEpoxy ResinsInjection MoldingPhysicochemical AnalysisTechnical Reporting
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Hard Skills
Formulation DevelopmentMold DesignMaterial CharacterizationExperimental AnalysisMechanical TestingDielectric SpectroscopyGravity CastingTest Protocol DefinitionPrototyping TechniquesQuality Control
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailTeam CollaborationCuriosityPragmatismAutonomy
Tools & Technologies
DSCFTIRTechnical Reporting SoftwareLaboratory EquipmentPrototyping Tools
Industry Keywords
PolymersMaterials ProcessingThermosetting ResinsR&D ProjectsTechnical Stakeholder Communication
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Form and prototype polymer materials, particularly epoxy resins and silicones, using gravity casting and injection molding
- Participate in the design of molds and tooling for prototype manufacturing
- Identify and control the parameters that influence part quality, from resin selection through demolding
- Develop formulations and forming processes
- Participate in the development of new laboratory processing methods and equipment
- Define test protocols and material characterization campaigns
- Perform physicochemical and electrical analyses, including DSC, FTIR, mechanical testing, dielectric spectroscopy, and space-charge measurements
- Analyze and interpret experimental results
- Consolidate results and write technical reports
- Conduct literature reviews and technology monitoring
- Identify new characterization methods and equipment
- Communicate with internal and external technical stakeholders
- Ensure tests are carried out properly and in compliance with quality standards
- Present and promote technical results at conferences and communications events
- Contribute to the institute’s R&D projects and commissioned studies for external clients
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s degree or PhD specializing in polymer materials science and engineering, plastics engineering, or an equivalent field
- At least initial professional experience in polymers or materials processing
- Proficiency in English is required
- Interest in forming and processing techniques
- Practical experience processing thermosetting resins or in prototyping is a plus
- Strong interest in experimental work and hands-on activities
- Ability to move from literature research to test definition, prototype manufacturing, and results analysis
- Autonomy and attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team in R&D environments
- Curiosity and pragmatism
Benefits
Comp & perks- Company restaurant
- Remote-work policy (1 day per week and 20 occasional days per year)
- Profit-sharing bonus
- 5 weeks of paid leave and 12 RTT days
- Self-service bicycles
- A dynamic and promising field in an institute dedicated to the energy transition