Corporate Technology is a global organization that collaborates with TE BUs on advanced technologies and the SG Corporate Technology team focuses on innovation solutions through partnerships and ecosystem.
We are seeking a team member with strong background in polymer engineering to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with expertise in engineering plastics and rubbers with interest to drive innovation and change through whitepaper/landscaping advisories, research projects, and tech scouting. The application fields will be both traditional areas of formulation and processing and metrology for connectors, cables and microfluidics, as well as emerging topics related to trends in smart materials, sustainability and AI.
Job Responsibilities:
- Engage TE BUs to identify and address technical needs related to engineering plastics and rubbers.
- Develop a deep understanding of engineering plastics and rubbers through comprehensive reviews, experimental trials, and tech scouting.
- Lead partnership research activities related to characterization, formulation, and processing of plastics and rubbers, for connectors, sealants, cables and microfluidics (as needed).
- Author whitepapers, technology landscaping reports, and advisory documents to support TE's strategic objectives and technology development. Launch proof-of-concept projects as appropriate.
- Manage projects from initial concept through execution, including scope definition, partner selection, and project management to achieve technical and business goals.
- Oversee internal project documentation and compliance matters, including contracts, budget tracking, and technical reporting.
- Represent SG team in various forums, including technical conferences (internal & external) and senior management presentations, to share knowledge and innovations in polymer engineering.
- Collaborate with other TE polymer centers of innovation to drive alignment of SG activities.
Job Requirements:
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Polymer Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in R&D or product development, with a focus on engineering plastics and rubbers. Demonstrated expertise in material characterization, formulation, and processing.
- Proven experience in leading technical projects involving advanced polymers and rubbers in an industrial or corporate setting.
- Familiarity with tools and methodologies related to polymer engineering, such as material characterization techniques, formulation strategies, and processing technologies.
- Experience scouting technology state-of-art through literature, patent landscapes, or conferences
- Knowledge of engineering PjM (scope, deliverables mgmt.) and technical tools (e.g. moldflow, FA, RCA)
- Effective in verbal/written forms communication.
- Experience or certification with contract law will be advantageous.
Desirable Qualities:
- Goal-driven and comfortable working in technical management role.
- Technically curious with a broad interest in new and emerging technologies in the field of polymer engineering.
- Business-oriented, with the ability to interact effectively with other experts and management.
- Skilled at managing multiple technical projects simultaneously and reporting on their progress
