Responsibilities
As a Materials Science Engineer, you will help develop, test, and improve the plastic materials used in ADS products. You will work with engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and laboratory staff to evaluate materials, solve problems, and support sustainability initiativesthrough the use ofrecycled plastics.
What You'll Do
- Test and evaluateplasticmaterials and recycled resin blends.
- Assistwith laboratory testing andmanufacturing trials.
- Help develop new material formulations and improve existing ones.
- Support manufacturing plants by investigating material and processing issues.
- Document test results, material specifications, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with product development, quality, manufacturing,purchasing, and recycling teams.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, ora relatedtechnical field.
- Interestin plastics, materials testing, manufacturing, and sustainability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Internship, co-op, or research experience involving materials, polymers, manufacturing, or laboratory testing.
- Familiarity with plastic materials such as polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP).
Why This Role?
- This position offers the opportunity to learn about materials science, sustainable manufacturing, recycling technologies, and product development while working alongside experienced engineers and scientists.
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Company Benefits:
Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
*100% paid by ADS.
