Process Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform lab-scale and pilot-level compounding of new polymer / filler systems

• Performing injection molding to prepare the test specimen for polymer testing

• Ensures that lab machinery is operated following established processing, quality, safety, and housekeeping procedures

• Cleans and prepare machinery for efficient changeovers and subsequent compounding & injection molding process

• To monitor and ensure laboratory process machinery integrity and reliability, routine maintenance of machinery & auxiliary equipment.

• Identify problems and recommends solutions (process parameters, equipment upgrade, new equipment definition).

• Development of new and improved process for custom polymer compounds

• Support the transfer of data, processes and technical specifications for implementation into large scale manufacturing operations

• Provide leadership in process safety ensuring all new and modified processes meet best management practices within the industry

• Keep complete and accurate records of process parameters

• Provide operational training for operators or related personnel

• Any other ad-hoc duties as required

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Science or Engineering, preferably in Material Science, Polymer Technology or Chemical Engineering from a renowned university

• Minimum 3 years experience with a strong background in organic and inorganic materials formulation, polymer processing and characterization.

• Experienced in polymer compounding flow simulation and /or tooling CAD/CAM will be an added advantage

• Strong track record in product development