Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist - Renewables for Foam Applications

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Advanced
R&D Engineer/Scientist - Renewables for Foam ApplicationsThe future is what you make it.When
you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers,
innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. Advanced Materials is a global supplier of fluorine products, fine chemicals,
additives, metals, films and fibers for products including pharmaceuticals,
refrigeration, foam blowing, semiconductors and military protection. Advanced
Materials is making the world safer, cleaner and enabling the modernization of
a growing middle class by enhancing our customer offerings through a
differentiated portfolio of chemistries, materials, value-added solutions and
superior customer service. Our mission is to attract, retain and develop
diverse and highly motivated, entrepreneurial employees striving to flawlessly
deliver superior value to our customers every day.The
successful candidate will drive adoption of our sustainable Honeywell blowing
agents, through building technical expertise, developing customer
relationships, understanding unmet needs within the industry, and navigating
the regulatory environment, with a focus on increasing renewables content in
feedstocks for foam and thermoplastic applications.-- The candidate will
work with global, cross-functional teams focused on research and development
toward new applications for our blowing agent products and contribute biopolymer
experience to internal expertise in the foam and thermoplastic areas.KEY
RESPONSIBILTIES

• Provide formulating expertise to lead research in renewables content in foam and thermoplastic applications
• Identify technology opportunities in different foam applications and initiate projects for business growth by working closely with the commercial team
• Contribute to development of foam innovation and breakthrough technology pipelines
• Generate new technology and ideas leading to intellectual property including patents
• Willingness to travel (10%) to accomplish these responsibilitiesThe salary range for this position is $105000 - $157000. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.YOU MUST HAVE
  • Bachelors Degree in Science or Engineering
  • 5+ years formulating or technical experience in foam and/or
    thermoplastic industry
  • Experience with renewable chemical feedstocks and/or biopolymersWE VALUE
    • --Experience within an R&D setting
    • Experience handling and evaluating raw materials for
      foam applications as well as final products
    • Experience developing materials intended for
      circularity, recycling and/or biodegradation at end of life
    • Experience with blowing agents
    • Some experience with all aspects of technology
      development
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Project management experience
    • Involvement in industry standards bodies
    • Ability to work independently
    • Willingness to learn new technologies
    • An open, honest, and team-oriented personality
    • CreativityAdditional Information
      JOB ID: req435672Category: EngineeringLocation: 20 Peabody St,Buffalo,New York,14210,United StatesExemptHoneywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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