Cast Film Process Engineer - Chemours
Newark, DE
About the Job
As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD
From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.
Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.
Chemours is seeking a Cast Film Process Engineer to join our growing Nafion™ Technical team. This position will report directly to the Global Technical Manager at our Newark, DE location.
The Cast Film Process Engineer will be supporting the successful translation of novel membrane designs from the lab/prototype scale to the commercial manufacturing scale. The individual will help facilitate successful scale up of R&D materials, identify the effect of key coating parameters on product manufacturability and performance, and ensure consistent quality.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
+ Coating polymer films with thicknesses around 100 micrometers and below
+ Working hands-on with coating technologies such as slot die, gravure, or other coating methods
+ Managing roll-to-roll (R2R) web handling activities
+ Supporting ancillary process infrastructure (emissions control systems, clean rooms, QC equipment, etc.)
+ Provide operation scheduling support to efficiently execute both research and production coating activities
+ Interacting with membrane development team to convey impact of coating parameters
+ Providing guidance to the application development engineers and business leads to solve complex customer problems
+ Supporting team to launch new products and implement quality improvements
+ Assisting in design, selection, and/or implementation of coating technologies and quality control systems at prototype and manufacturing scale
+ Processing and analyzing lab and manufacturing data in support of product development efforts
The following is _required_ for this role:
+ Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
+ Hands-on experience using coating technology to make polymer films and commercialize products made from casting technology
+ Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects
+ Excellent communication skills, fostering good working relationships
+ Abiliy to travel up to 10% of the time
The following is _preferred_ for this role:
+ 2-3 years’ experience in coatings technology to make membranes and membrane composites. Experience with fluoropolymer membranes preferred
+ Demonstrated experience in advancing lab scale demonstrations to commercial products
+ Experience with complex, multi-stage coating and drying processes
+ Six sigma certification or training in statistical analysis
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Days
We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® .
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. (https://www.chemours.com/en/careers)
_Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws._
_Chemours is an E-Verify employer_
_Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation_
_Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position_
_In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do._
Pay Range (in local currency):
$93,184.00 - $145,600.00
Chemours Level:
25
Annual Bonus Target:
8%
_The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation._ _Factors considered_ _in extending a compensation offer include (but are_ _not limited to)_ _responsibilities of the_ _job, experience,_ _knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans._
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours.
PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD
From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.
Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.
Chemours is seeking a Cast Film Process Engineer to join our growing Nafion™ Technical team. This position will report directly to the Global Technical Manager at our Newark, DE location.
The Cast Film Process Engineer will be supporting the successful translation of novel membrane designs from the lab/prototype scale to the commercial manufacturing scale. The individual will help facilitate successful scale up of R&D materials, identify the effect of key coating parameters on product manufacturability and performance, and ensure consistent quality.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
+ Coating polymer films with thicknesses around 100 micrometers and below
+ Working hands-on with coating technologies such as slot die, gravure, or other coating methods
+ Managing roll-to-roll (R2R) web handling activities
+ Supporting ancillary process infrastructure (emissions control systems, clean rooms, QC equipment, etc.)
+ Provide operation scheduling support to efficiently execute both research and production coating activities
+ Interacting with membrane development team to convey impact of coating parameters
+ Providing guidance to the application development engineers and business leads to solve complex customer problems
+ Supporting team to launch new products and implement quality improvements
+ Assisting in design, selection, and/or implementation of coating technologies and quality control systems at prototype and manufacturing scale
+ Processing and analyzing lab and manufacturing data in support of product development efforts
The following is _required_ for this role:
+ Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
+ Hands-on experience using coating technology to make polymer films and commercialize products made from casting technology
+ Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects
+ Excellent communication skills, fostering good working relationships
+ Abiliy to travel up to 10% of the time
The following is _preferred_ for this role:
+ 2-3 years’ experience in coatings technology to make membranes and membrane composites. Experience with fluoropolymer membranes preferred
+ Demonstrated experience in advancing lab scale demonstrations to commercial products
+ Experience with complex, multi-stage coating and drying processes
+ Six sigma certification or training in statistical analysis
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Days
We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® .
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. (https://www.chemours.com/en/careers)
_Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws._
_Chemours is an E-Verify employer_
_Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation_
_Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position_
_In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do._
Pay Range (in local currency):
$93,184.00 - $145,600.00
Chemours Level:
25
Annual Bonus Target:
8%
_The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation._ _Factors considered_ _in extending a compensation offer include (but are_ _not limited to)_ _responsibilities of the_ _job, experience,_ _knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans._
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours.
PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)
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