Staff R&D Engineer

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Job Description

This Staff Engineer mainly engage in formulation and process development, material characterization studies, Design of Experiments (DOE), and performance validation, primarily focusing on adhesive but also including related products across the entire department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing engineering, quality, commercial, sourcing, and supply chain, to develop, enhance, and commercialize new products and differentiated solutions.
• Execute various activities such as prototyping, laboratory work, technical service, troubleshooting, and hands-on tasks.
• Deliver project results on schedule, ensuring both quality and feasibility in alignment with business needs.
• Introduce new technologies through knowledge exchange with technology experts to identify improvement opportunities for the business.
• Ensure compliance with global Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards, intellectual property protection, and regulatory requirements.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements and processes.
• Develop, formulate, and characterize new technically advanced materials as outlined in the product development roadmap.
• Propose improvements to existing production practices based on industry benchmarks and best practices, including tooling and fixture design, to enhance quality.
• Support the operations team with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• A PhD degree or a master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in Polymer Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering is required.
• Experience in formulation development, Design of Experiments (DOE), and industrial working experience is a plus.
• Preferred experience in the manufacturing processes of PU adhesive, Acrylic adhesive or epoxy adhesive.
• Excellent logical thinking and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin, with proficiency in written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites, partner manufacturing locations, and company facilities as necessary.
• Flexibility to support global project teams outside of standard business hours.

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