Polymer Processing Engineer (Lab) – Healthcare Solutions (m/f/d)

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As a Polymer Processing Engineer within Healthcare Solutions, you will be part of a dynamic Technology organization focused on developing and scaling advanced material solutions for various healthcare related applications. This role requires hands-on experimental work tied directly to process innovation and materials design, supporting polymer process development, sample/prototype preparation, and scale-up activities – bridging laboratory innovation with manufacturing implementation. Working closely with cross-functional project teams, you will apply your practical expertise in polymer processing to develop, optimize, and transfer technology that meets evolving customer and business needs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to develop and optimize polymer processing methods. Diagnose processing challenges and implement practical solutions.

• Operate and troubleshoot a range of developmental processing equipment from extrusion/casting to coating systems, including sample preparation for internal and external stakeholders

• Collaborate with technical and manufacturing teams to support technology transfer and assist in translating lab-scale processes into scalable manufacturing processes with internal and external partners (operations, customers, tollers)

• Evaluate data, interpret results, provide recommendations to project teams, and prepare technical reports/operating procedures. Lead processing projects, as needed.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Master’s degree in Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, related fields, or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of polymer processing principles

• 5+ years of hands-on processing experience with silicones and one or more of the following process technologies:

  • Coating processes and equipment

  • Extrusion processes and equipment

  • Injection molding

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to design experiments and process trials

• Strong skills in data analysis with capability to interpret results and translate into actionable recommendations

• Self-motivated person, driven to achieve outstanding results and able to manage or lead multiple projects independently

• Strong learning orientation with an openness to take on new project challenges

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a bias for collaboration

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and French

Desired:

• Experience processing thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs)

• Strong understanding of adhesion principles and impact on product/processing

• Industrial experience, including process scale-up and manufacturing transfer

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