R&D Engineer, Specialty Products at Daramic, LLC in Owensboro, Kentucky

Job Description:

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.



We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Daramic where we develop and manufacture advanced lead-acid battery separators that are driving innovation in transportation and industrial applications with cars, trucks, forklifts, and golf carts as well as ESS.



Company:

Daramic, LLC



Job Description:




About Us



For over 85 years, Daramic, LLC has led the way in developing new and innovative technology for the lead acid battery market. With headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA- Daramic supplies high-performance polyethylene and phenolic resin battery separators to the lead acid battery industry. Daramic is part of Polypore International, a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. Polypore is an Asahi Kasei Group company, which is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors.



Reporting Relationships



Product Development Manager, Specialty



About the Role



Focus of this position will be the further development of our flow-battery membrane technologies, a growth area for the Specialty business. Responsibilities will include research and understanding of the new chemistries being applied to the field. Development of concept material in the lab or on the pilot line and implementation of testing methods to assess efficacy of media in the application.



Daramic's Values & Quality




ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND Safety:




ISO 14001 Environmental Management System / employee responsibilities



We take ownership in creating a safe and healthy. Working environment for our employees and our community.



Excellence:



We strive to exceed expectations. We are creative and innovative by adding value through unity and synergy.



Partnership:



We actively create an environment that is transparent and sincere. We work collaboratively to build consensus and resolve conflicts in the achievement of common goals. We truly appreciate the uniqueness of each and every individual.



Quality:




ISO 9001
Management system / employee responsibility:



Adequately provide resources for all assigned processes and procedures to fulfill requirements. Awareness of expectations is demonstrated in all relevant levels of the organization. Reporting on the operation (audits & inspections) nonconformity and performance of the QMS (business meetings, KPI reviews, etc.)



Required Skills/Abilities

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  Product Development Experience: Proven experience working in a product development environment, with a strong understanding of the product lifecycle.


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  Team Collaboration: Enthusiastic and effective team player with the ability to work collaboratively across various functions.


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  Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Demonstrated aptitude for identifying and solving complex problems, with strong troubleshooting skills.


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  Technical Proficiency: Proficient in writing reports and using software tools such as Excel for spreadsheets, PowerPoint for presentations, and Word for documentation.


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  Experimental Skills: Competence in designing and running experiments in a laboratory environment, including hands-on experience with lab equipment.


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  Design of Experiments (DOE): Knowledgeable in designing experiments to test hypotheses and optimize processes.


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  Data Analysis: Strong skills in statistical analysis of data, with the ability to interpret and present findings effectively.

Expectations



R&D Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of development of Flow Battery Membranes

• Build knowledge and understanding of the flow battery space and how our membrane could be deployed.


• Build knowledge of Polypores; extrusion and allied processes.


• Be involved in the development of membranes from prototype to production scale.


• Research and determine test protocols necessary for the flow batter and where necessary create new ones.


• Share information clearly in meetings, presentations or technical reports to management and other stakeholders.


• Willing to accept and assume new responsibilities.


• Ability to work as a member of a team.


• Ability to work unsupervised.

Working Conditions



Work will require standing and walking for up to 25% of the time. Lighting and temperature is adequate. Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount to force frequently to left, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.


Most Work will be in either lab or office setting.



Candidate Requirements




Education: BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry Degree or other related technical degree.



Professional experience: Minimum 1-3 years with degree


5+ years of experience preferred.


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