Tyvek® R&D Senior Scientist/Engineer

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. 

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

WHY JOIN US?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! 

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. 

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

The Water & Protection business is part of DuPont and is a global leader in products and solutions that protect what matters – people, structures, and the environment. We enable our customers to win through unique capabilities, global scale, and iconic brands including Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek®, Corian®, Styrofoam™ and FILMTEC™.

As part of our Tyvek® growth plan, we are seeking an R&D Senior Scientist/Engineer who will participate in the flash spinning technology development as well as in product development and introduction to market. This hiring initiative represents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, empowered, global R&D team that applies a rich understanding of materials, polymer science & engineering, chemistry, and chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering. We work in a very diverse environment with the mission to develop nonwoven membrane solutions that protect people, property, and critical products and processes from the hazards that threaten them.

In Tyvek® R&D, we deliver new products for new/existing markets, improvements in manufacturing, and/or entirely new technology platforms and assets. Our Research Investigators define, lead, and execute technical programs focused on product and process technology development, based on a strong understanding of fundamental scientific and engineering principles. We are active members of the broader global technology community.

Your Key Primary Responsibilities:

• Defining, leading, and executing product and process research and development programs.
• Conducting lab, experimental and modelling work
• Collaborating in global, cross-functional teams, represented by various technical and non-technical disciplines.
• Assessing, identifying, and developing new or improved lab and pilot scale capabilities.
• Partnering with other scientists and engineers to scale processes to commercial production.
• Partnering with external consultants, vendors, and other entities to efficiently execute programs.
• Communicating analyses and findings through technical reports and presentations.
• Actively developing new intellectual property (IP) and managing existing IP estate.
• Understanding the regulatory and competitive landscape, with good comprehension of relevant IP.
• This job may require travel up to 25% of work time.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines
• Preferred: Knowledge in the areas of transport phenomena (mass and heat), fluid dynamics, polymer characterization, polymer processing, polymer physics, thermodynamics, and/or electrostatics
• Previous professional experience is a plus.

Competencies (required):

• Conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking.
• Able to expertly apply a fundamental scientific approach to problem solving.
• Intellectual curiosity and personal drive for continuous learning.
• Creative, innovative, agile & adaptive.
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach.
• Self-driven with entrepreneurial initiative.
• Excellent communication, networking, and coaching skills, with the ability to influence others.
• Strong collaboration capacity.

• Language: German, French are a plus.

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(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.