Tyvek® Researcher - Mechanical Engineering (MSc or PhD) (m/f/d)

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DuPont is a global leader in products and solutions that protect what matters – people, structures, and the environment.  We enable our customers to win through unique capabilities, global scale, and iconic brands including Tyvek®, Corian®, Styrofoam™ and FILMTEC™.

As part of our Tyvek® growth plan, we are seeking scientists and engineers who will participate in flash spinning technology development as well as in product development and introduction to market.

This hiring initiative represents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, empowered R&D team that applies a rich understanding of materials, polymer science & engineering, chemistry, and chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering.  We work in a very diverse environment with the mission to develop nonwoven membrane solutions that protect people, property, and critical products and processes from the hazards that threaten them.

Primary Responsibilities:

In Tyvek® R&D, we deliver new products for new/existing markets, improvements in manufacturing, and/or entirely new technology platforms and assets. Our Research Investigators define, lead, and execute technical programs focused on product and process technology development, based on a strong understanding of fundamental scientific and engineering principles. They are active members of the broader global technology community within DuPont.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Defining, leading, and executing product and process research and development programs

• Conducting lab, experimental, and modelling work and evaluating the results

• Managing timelines and coordinating support for new technology testing and implementation with other business teams

• Communicating new technology testing and implementation plans and outcomes with relevant stakeholders

• Participating in cross-functional teams, represented by various technical and non-technical disciplines

• Partnering with scientists and other engineers to scale processes to commercial production

• Partnering with external consultants, vendors, and other entities to efficiently execute programs, as needed

• Writing and communicating technical reports and presentations

• Managing intellectual property (IP); understanding relevant IP and competitive landscapes and actively developing new IP

This job may require travel up to 25% of work time.

Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline with equivalent relevant experience)

• Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles as applied to equipment design or optimization of process unit operation

• Solid knowledge in the areas of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer

• 5+ years professional experience is strongly preferred

• Experience with 3D CAD is preferred

• Experience with data analysis and visualization, including large data sets, is beneficial

• Familiarity with FEA and/or CFD analysis is beneficial

• Experience with polymer processing and/or web handling equipment is beneficial

Competencies (required)

• Conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking

• Fundamental scientific approach to problem solving

• Intellectual curiosity and personal drive for continuous learning

• Creativity, hands on, pragmatism

• Innovative and entrepreneurial initiative

• Excellent communication, networking, coaching, and influencing skills

• Strong collaboration capacity

Language: English (required), German (strongly preferred), French (beneficial)

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