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 (https://careers.dupont.com/us/en/whyjoinus) We are looking for an R&D Engineer with technical leadership to support the coating, casting, formulation and development of new products that support the Electronic Materials business. Identifies, assesses and develops scientific concepts and/or technologies to provide solutions to identified problems. Manages scientific, technical, or information projects, overseeing other technical support colleagues to accomplish objectives. Provides internal and external technical support in the development and application of products, processing techniques, and resolution of problems. Capable of supporting multiple programs. Within each of these, there will be multiple product constructions (e.g. product thickness, coating various substrates single & double side coating, multilayer coating etc.). These products are being developed on research assets and scaled to production. The main objective of this role is to work with the team to assist in the progression of products through research, small scale production and full-scale manufacture. **Functional Responsibilities** + Participate on the product development team as a film process engineer. This will include planning, executing, and analyzing frequent trials on the various PI film casting processes. It will require good coordination with the R&D Scientist(s) leading the product development program. + Contribute to the execution and improvement of the site’s safety and Process Safety Management systems. + Understand the polyimide formulation, slurry dispersions, thermal casting, chemical casting, polymer substrate coating, rheology, drying, web handling and tentering. + Collaborate with the scientist for the formulation scale-up. + Implement programs to improve quality and product performance. Utilize Six Sigma methodology where appropriate. + Develop a data-based understanding of how the formulation and process elements affect product performance at the customer. + Research novel process development options to solve problems for the product development team that will contribute to the future functionality of the manufacturing site. + Provide manufacturing inputs for new product / process developments and lead manufacturing evaluations during appropriate phase of new product development. + Network with development scientists throughout the corporation to use the best available technology and support future product needs. + Provide on-call support to research or small-scale production coatings. + Process development leading to the manufacture of high yield, good quality, low cost, and high production uptime products. + Support business and R&D leadership on the product and process costs estimation. + Understand the effect of the process on the sustainability metrics. + Supports Circleville site improvement initiatives through leadership and participation on site PSM element teams. + Participates in 1st and 2nd party annual PSM element audits. **Qualifications** + Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. + Minimum 3+ years of experience in web handling and film process technology. + Experience in process/product development. + Skilled in Minitab and MS Office. + Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding leadership and guidance to teams. + Experience in project and risk management. + Six Sigma methodology. + Must possess excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrate self-motivation in identifying issues and developing programs for improvement. + Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with others. **Preferred Qualifications** + Master’s (MS) degree or higher (PhD) **Certifications/Training** + Management of Change (MOC-S/T) major and minor Capex/Cost project execution. + Process Start up Safety Reviews (PSSR). + PSM Process Technology (PT) - Managing Process Hazards. + Machine Safety Risk Assessment Experience. + SIS/SIF Safety Interlock Systems/Safety Interlock Function. + PSM I Process Safety & Risk Management Certified. + PSM II Assessing & Managing Process Hazards Certified. + Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) In-Depth Leadership Resource + Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Facilitator Certified. + Mechanical Integrity (MI/Quality Assurance (QA). + Preventative Maintenance planning/execution. + Production pilot facility Process Technology Resource. + Experience in 3D E-Drawings, SolidWorks, electrical, mechanical, and civil drawing experience in Laboratory Analytical equipment basic functions. **Accountability** + Participation in site safety programs. + Deliver on research programs and goals on time and on budget. + Develop as a process engineering resource to contribute to problems in multiple areas of the plant/ company. + Resolve product technical issues. + Identify, gain approval, and complete programs to significantly improve yield, quality and/or production efficiency. + Must be able to interact effectively with all organizational levels. Join our Talent Community (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/jointalentcommunity) to stay connected with us! We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization. _(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing. _ _For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s_ _announcement (http://www.dupont.com/news/dupont-announces-plan-to-separate-into-three-independent-publicly-traded-companies.html) ._ DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. 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