PURPOSE: Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the Product Development Engineer conducts processes for continuous development and improvement of products and product variances for the Riverhead, NY location -Specialty Tapes sector.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: 

• Follow established Design Control procedures for development of new products and product variances.
• Design experiments, execute trials, develop and interpret data and perform application testing developing new products to meet customer and market demands
• Run trials on the pilot coaters using solvent, emulsion and hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives and coatings.
• Implement product development projects consistent with corporate objectives; assure that project objectives are met and that projects are completed on schedule.
• Source, analyze and utilize new raw materials for the purposes of product innovation and cost reductions.
• Identify equipment and processing issues that affect processing, quality and performance while working with cross-functional teams on problem resolution and implementation.
• Preparation of finished good tape samples, operation of various analytical test equipment and data analysis for evaluation and presentation of new tape designs.
• Implement technical documentation packages, including raw material specifications, product specifications, stability and general technical data to support the introduction of new products.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the R&D Manager.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial and continuous innovation mindset required
• General knowledge chemistry, chemical compatibilities, safety protocols & experience working in a laboratory or pilot setting.
• Proficiency with MS office to record and report data in a professional manner
• Ability to travel as needed ( Limited)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge in statistical methods and programs (SPC/DOE/MiniTab)
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, be a proactive thinker, and results-oriented team player
• Project Management experience required. PMP is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required for data driven project management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• BS Degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry or related experience
• Three-six years of experience in Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape, Adhesive or Release Liner design and manufacturing preferred.
• Competency in understanding process control equipment and the interrelations of processing conditions, vs final product performance.
• Competence in FTIR, DSC, Peel Adhesion, Tack and Shear testing and other analytical techniques. 

Compensation: $80,000 to $110,000 Annually. Salary commensurate with experience.