R&D Engineer

该职位来源于猎聘 Job Description Summary The staff R&D Engineer is mainly responsible for formulation and process development, material characterization and performance testing activities. This role contributes to new product development, continuous improvement of existing products with a primary focus on elastomer materials but also including related products across the entire department. This position also plays a supporting role in cross functional product development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support formulation and process development through laboratory experimentation, material preparation, and testing activities.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes from laboratory-scale formulations through pilot production, ensuring scalability, robustness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing engineering, quality, commercial, sourcing, and supply chain, to develop, enhance, and commercialize new products and differentiated solutions.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer applications, performance requirements, and manufacturing processes to deliver differentiated solutions.
• Research, investigate, and propose technical solutions to project-related challenges under the direction of senior scientists or project leaders.
• Conduct proof-of-concept studies and technology assessments for next-generation EMI materials and solutions.
• Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, technical literature, and patent landscapes to identify innovation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with global Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards, intellectual property protection, and regulatory requirements. Job Requirements:
• A PhD degree or a master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Material Science, or a related discipline.
• Preferred experience in the manufacturing processes of rubber-related materials, especially in dispensing and coating process.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret experimental data.
• High learning agility, with the ability to adapt to new materials and processes.
• Excellent logical thinking and analytical problem-solving capabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin, with proficiency in written, verbal, and presentation skills.