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Tyvek® is one of the most recognized materials in the world — it protects hospitals, homes, laboratories, and the people who work in them. We're growing, and we're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help push flash-spinning technology forward and bring new Tyvek® products from concept to commercial scale.
This is hands-on engineering with visible impact. You'll design experiments, solve problems no one has solved before, and see your work move from the lab bench into full-scale manufacturing and out into the market. You'll do it alongside a multidisciplinary R&D team spanning materials science, polymer science, chemistry, and chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering — a group known for giving engineers real ownership of their programs.
What You'll Do
- Lead product and process R&D programs from concept through commercial implementation
- Design and run laboratory, experimental, and modeling studies — then translate the results into clear technical and business direction
- Own project plans, timelines, and cross-functional testing and implementation activities
- Communicate technical strategy, progress, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
- Partner with scientists and engineers to scale new technology from development into manufacturing
- Work with external consultants, suppliers, and partners to accelerate project objectives
- Build the intellectual property portfolio through competitive landscape assessment, invention identification, and patent generation
What You'll Bring
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with relevant industrial or R&D experience
- Working knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals applied to equipment design, process development, or process optimization
- Solid grounding in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to know which problems matter most
- Clear communicator who collaborates and influences well across technical and non-technical partners
- Self-motivated and comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
Nice to Have
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Experience with 3D CAD tools
- Experience with data analysis, visualization, and large data sets
- Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Experience with polymer processing or web-handling equipment
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Skills Required
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with relevant experience
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles applied to equipment design, process development, or process optimization
- Solid knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
- Strong conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
- Rigorous, science-based approach to problem solving
- Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
- Creativity combined with a hands-on, pragmatic mindset; innovative thinking and entrepreneurial initiative
- Excellent communication, collaboration, networking, and influencing skills; ability to build strong partnerships across functions
- Fluent in English
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Experience with 3D CAD tools
- Experience with data analysis, visualization, and large data sets
- Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Experience with polymer processing and/or web-handling equipment
DuPont Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DuPont and has not been reviewed or approved by DuPont.
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) funding is positioned as a strong differentiator, combining a dollar-for-dollar match with an additional company contribution that meaningfully boosts total compensation. This design adds notable long-term value even when base pay is viewed as average in some areas.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents, together with family-building support and backup care resources, provides robust support for diverse family needs. Programs extend to fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and caregiving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include substantial vacation ranges, a broad holiday schedule, and the option to purchase additional time, offering flexibility across tenure levels. Structured sick time and disability income protection further strengthen time-away coverage.
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