R & D Engineer
On-site · Franklin, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
R&D Engineer specializing in adhesive tapes with a focus on product development and Design Control. Responsibilities include designing experiments, executing trials, and performing application testing to create new products aligned with customer and market demands. Operates on pilot and production lines using solvent, emulsion, hot melt, and rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesives and coatings. Manages product development projects, sources and analyzes new raw materials for innovation and cost reductions, identifies equipment and processing issues, collaborates with cross-functional teams on problem resolution, prepares finished tape samples, and conducts data analysis for evaluation and presentation of new tape designs. Maintains technical documentation packages (raw material and product specifications, stability, and general technical data) to support product introductions. Applies ASTM standards and PSTC methods to testing when required. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Product Development Manager.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related field
- Three plus years of experience in pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, adhesive, or release liner design and manufacturing
- Competence in the basic understanding of process control equipment and the interrelations of processing conditions versus final product performance
- Competence in FTIR, DSC, peel adhesion, tack and shear testing, and other analytical techniques
- Entrepreneurial and continuous innovation mindset
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