A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Materials Engineer to join their dynamic team in Allentown, PA! In this role, you will serve as the premier technical authority on cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) teams, guiding projects from conception to launch. Operating out of an elite design division, you will lead hands-on compound formulation, drive critical polymer testing, and spearhead advanced failure analysis investigations to ensure product excellence.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
location: Easton, Pennsylvania
job type: Permanent
salary: $130,000 - 160,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Drive the creation and commercial rollout of high-performance components from initial concept ideation through full-scale manufacturing, delivering robust material solutions across proprietary product lines
- Formulate, test, and refine elastomeric compounds (e.g., fluoroelastomers, NBR, EPDM) alongside engineered thermoplastics, surface coatings, and metallic alloys to meet demanding application specifications
- Execute and interpret comprehensive material characterizations using techniques such as mechanical testing, thermal profiling (DSC, TGA, DMA), spectroscopy (FTIR), and rheological assessments (cure rheometry, Mooney viscosity)
- Oversee curing agent selection, filler integration, and active troubleshooting of elastomeric molding operations (injection, compression, transfer) to eliminate compound defects and stabilize production runs
- Collaborates closely with non-technical stakeholders to translate complex material capabilities into actionable project milestones and marketing specifications
- 2+ years of direct experience in custom rubber compounding and elastomeric material design.
- Deep understanding of elastomer rheology, rubber-specific testing protocols, and failure analysis methodologies across commodity and high-grade polymers
- Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
- Medical, Dental, Vision options
- 401k + company matching and contribution
- Relocation / Sign-on Bonus
- Growing backlog and career growth opportunities
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
