Formulation Chemist

Arlon Engineered Coated Products has an immediate opening for a Formulation Chemist in our manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas. This position is responsible for product testing & qualifications, defining product & application needs, and participation in product transition from other existing manufacturing sites.  This individual is expected to work independently on various projects as well as with suppliers to resolve raw material issues involving quality & pricing; with customers to address needs & concerns; and internally with manufacturing, marketing & sales, and materials management.

SUMMARY:

Assists in the development of new products and processes to expand or improve product lines.  Conducts research, analysis, synthesis and experimentation on substances for such purposes as product and process development and application.

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

 

Conducts research to assist in the development of new and improved adhesives, primers and liners. The development process includes identification of raw materials, optimization of formulations, lamination processes and planning, monitoring, and evaluating results of experimental manufacturing trials from initial feasibility studies through scale-up and into standard production.

 

Determines new product requirements by coordinating with Project Managers and others in the organization. Participates in outside Alpha and Beta Site testing to monitor success of products and to gain additional information on customer requirements and the needs of the marketplace.

 

Develops specifications, test methods, standard operating procedures, and other controlled documents as required.

 

Evaluates alternate or replacement raw materials to ensure an ongoing supply of raw materials for all products.

 

Under general supervision, modifies products Industrial product lines to improve product performance, productivity, and cost.

 

Works with vendors and equipment manufacturers, and surveys recent literature, to stay current on state-of-the-art materials and processes.

 

Manages individual projects to conform to budget and time targets. Develops appropriate documentation, transition documents, and reports to comprehensively communicate project status.

 

 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Creative problem solver

Good common sense

Observant

Team player

Ability to get along with a wide variety of people

Well organized

Good communication skills

Strong follow-through

Self-motivated

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

BS in Polymer Science / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or related field. Some education requirements can be replaced by a minimum of 5 year?s direct experience in the pressure sensitive adhesive or coatings industry.  Minimum of 5 years experience with coatings, laminations, structural adhesives, and/or solvents & water-based pressure sensitive adhesives.  Hands on skills with lab testing equipment including FTIR, DSC, TLMI, Instron, and Rhelology preferred.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people at all levels of the organization and with vendors and customers.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Basic mathematics and statistics required.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

High level of creativity

Computer literacy

Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization

Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables in solution of problems.

Ability to generate practical solutions to complex problems.

 

   

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,  peripheral vision, depth perception, color distinction, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

 

The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.

 

 

We offer a competitive salary & benefit package.

Please send resume and salary requirements to:

Human Resources

Arlon Engineered Coated Products

6110 Rittiman Road

San Antonio, TX  78218

mstuart@ecp.arlon.com