With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a Research and Technology Scientist for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

Identify appropriate analysis techniques to characterize desired carbon fiber and precursor materials properties.Develop new chemical, electrochemical, and spectroscopic methods for analysis of carbon fiber and precursor materials.Implement developed techniques for the identification of process improvements to meet specific product specifications.Provide plant and customer support through identification and execution of appropriate chemical techniques for specific queries.Work in cross-functional teams of scientists, technicians, and engineers in product design and development programs.Directly manage technicians in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications:

PhD degree in physical organic chemistry with at least three years of direct laboratory experience in a research environment OR a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in physical organic chemistry with at least ten years of laboratory experience in a research environment.  Experience in material development and characterization is preferred.  Experience with polymers is also preferred.Ability to read, analyze, synthesize, and interpret professional and scientific journals, general business periodicals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral form to diverse audiences.Knowledge of industry-standard physical and chemical techniques, including but not limited to spectroscopic techniques, microscopy, chromatography, DMA, and others.  The ability to appropriately apply these techniques to research problems.Ability to develop new chemical analyses from scientific literature, patents, and other written sources to meet specific needs.Ability to apply design of experiment concepts to hypothesis testing. Ability to perform measurement system analyses on new and existing chemical techniques.  Ability to apply statistical principles such as frequency distribution, ANOVA and regression to scientific principles. Ability to apply scientific methods and judgment to completion of assignments or directions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.Ability to deal with problems involving tangible and intangible factors in standardized and non-standardized assignments and situations.

Eligible candidates must be a:  U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.