Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

VICTAULIC

Project Engineer - Materials Technology

Materials Technology, Corporate Engineering | Victaulic Global Headquarters, Easton, PA

Full-Time | Corporate Engineering - Materials Technology Dept.

This position is onsite at our Global Headquarters in Easton, PA.

*Relocation assistance is offered for this position.

*Immigration sponsorship is not provided for this position.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We're looking for a Project Engineer - Materials Technology to join our Corporate Engineering team in Easton, PA. In this role, you'll drive the development and commercialization of products that leverage advanced materials - thermosets, coatings, composites, thermoplastics, and metallic alloys - across our product lines. You'll gain hands-on experience in plastic part product design, polymer processing, and instrumental analysis of chemicals and polymers (FTIR, DMA, DSC, TGA, Tensile, and more), while leading multi-departmental teams from detailed design through commercialization.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN
• Lead concept generation and develop specific design ideas to satisfy product concepts
• Model concepts through drawings and/or hardware, and present and communicate ideas clearly to stakeholders
• Partner with Marketing and Sales to refine concepts to meet customer requirements
• Estimate initial design costs and prepare project and/or procurement authorizations
• Formulate new polymers that meet customer specifications
• Participate in supplier selection, in-house or outsourced
• Oversee prototyping and testing against requirements, including thermal, mechanical, and chemical analysis
• Solve design problems and resolve tolerance issues
• Scrutinize and review detailed cost estimates
• Lead design reviews to confirm customer and performance requirements are met
• Participate in tooling selection and approve tooling based on sample results
• Support evaluation of pilot production runs and resolve production issues
• Prepare and approve technical literature, and train teams on new products

WHAT YOU BRING
• BS in Chemical, Materials, or Polymer Engineering (MS a plus)
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with experience in rubber/elastomers or plastics/polymers will also be considered
• 2-5 years of experience in material selection, testing, and validation preferred
• Knowledge of polymeric material testing and failure analysis
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve technical issues
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills in standard MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Able to travel globally as required, up to 20%

WHAT SETS YOU APART
• Coating materials selection and testing knowledge
• Thermoplastic and thermoset materials knowledge, from commodity grades to complex engineering grades
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for part optimization with polymer-based products and materials; Abaqus or Ansys preferred
• Experience running analysis with Mold Flow Insight

WHAT WE OFFER

Build A Better Career
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways-we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Build A Better You
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Adoption assistance
• Relocation assistance for candidates relocating for this role
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for the full benefits package described above.

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

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