Job description
Title: Research and Development Engineer - PlasticsEssilorLuxottica / Gentex Optics, Dudley, MA
A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, concentration in plastics. Master's preferred.
Extrusion & Injection molding, hands on experience preferred. Microstructured plastics, desired.
Compensation target $80-95k, flexible depending on experience.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Status: Full-time
Department: Technologies & Sustainability – Advanced Materials and Technologies
Location: Dudley, Massachusetts
Job Purpose:
Essilor is seeking a dynamic Engineer to fill this experienced level role to work on innovative processes, equipment, and materials at our Gentex Optics lab. This position will report to the Senior Scientist and will have the opportunity to work within a rich and diverse resource team collaborating with others in R&D, Engineering, Operations, vendors, etc., located in our Research and Development facility in Dudley, Massachusetts.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Conduct hands-on experimental work using floor-scale R&D processes
Carry out polymer extrusion, R2R lamination, & molding experiments, including:
Machinery set up / tear-down, and maintenance
Microstructure patterning and replication
Process set up and modifications
Coating formulation, resin compounding, and their usage
Thermo-mechanical testing and characterization of films, laminates, and molded parts
Conduct film converting experiments and unit operations
Provide meaningful data using platform scale equipment and analytical using statistical techniques
Provide input toward successful experimental designs
Participate as an active member of a worldwide research activity team
Support innovation linked to active programs or studies
Provide oral and written inputs for work on projects
Use appropriate data management and capitalization tools
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline; concentration in plastics. Master's preferred.
Driven to complete projects on time using high-quality standards and with a get-it-done discipline
Ability to document process and experimental results with proper lab notebook entries, technical memos, and presentations
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional working groups, skill levels and expertise in a global environment
Demonstrate a spirit of innovation, a willingness to suggest and the ability to support the implementation of modifications of existing equipment and processes used in the innovation process
Flexibility in work assignments to accommodate group and personal goals
Proactive in learning about many technologies
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% annually
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