Tyvek® Researcher - Mechanical Engineering (MSc or PhD) (m/f/d)
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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer
Tyvek® Researcher - Mechanical Engineering (MSc or PhD) (m/f/d)
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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
Skills: Laboratory Testing, Data Analysis, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
Skills: Manufacturing Process Operation, SAP Transactions, Lock-out Tag-out, Process Safety Management, PLC Systems
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
Skills: Customer Relationship Management, Order To Cash, SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
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Skills: IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, Quality Management System, Six Sigma
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
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Hillsdale Township, Michigan, United States · On-site
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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that…
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Tyvek® Researcher - Mechanical Engineering (MSc or PhD) (m/f/d)
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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Comprehensive Pay Package, Benefits Package
Posted 30d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and execute technical research programs focused on product and process development for Tyvek nonwoven membrane solutions. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners to scale processes to commercial production and manage intellectual property.
Requirements
Requires an MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a deep understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Professional experience of 5+ years is strongly preferred, along with proficiency in 3D CAD and data visualization.
Full job description
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers
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)
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit ourAccessibility Page for Contact Information.
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We’re creating advanced solutions that help transform industries and improve everyday life across our key markets of healthcare, water, construction and transformation. At DuPont, we inspire each employee to embrace their unique journey and unlock their full potential. Discover the many reasons to work at DuPont.
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Beware of recruitment scams! Please read important information for job seekers: https://www.dupont.com/careers/hiring-faqs.html
We’re creating advanced solutions that help transform industries and improve everyday life across our key markets of healthcare, water, construction and transformation. At DuPont, we inspire each employee to embrace their unique journey and unlock their full potential. Discover the many reasons to work at DuPont.
Learn more at dupont.com.
Please take the time to review our comments policy before commenting on our page. http://dptn.ws/policy
Offices: 974 Centre Road,, Wilmington, DE 19805, US
Applications developmentNext Generation AutomotivePrinting and packagingAerospaceSustainable and productive constructionHealthcare solutions and Healthcare packagingand Water purification and solutionsElectronicsEnvironmental ConsultingAgriculture