Chemical and Product Failure Specialist (Rubber)

About the position

In this role, you will conduct material and product failure analysis to support our OESL segments. You will benchmark current products against competitors in the industry and assist with warranty claims. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of the global material and product failure analysis team, collaborate with universities and joint labs for future advancements, and develop new methods within internal and external OESL groups. You will also solve problems related to Field Failure Analysis (FFAs) and manage chemical and physical material testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct material and product failure analysis to support OESL segments
• Benchmark current products against competitors in the industry
• Assist with warranty claims
• Contribute to the development of the global material and product failure analysis team
• Collaborate with universities and joint labs for future advancements
• Develop new methods within internal and external OESL groups
• Solve problems related to FFAs (Field Failure Analysis)
• Manage chemical and physical material testing activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Rubber/Polymer Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of practical experience in Material Development, Application Engineering, or Product Development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with external customers

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the automotive industry
• Analytical testing experience

Benefits

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match