Northern Technologies International Corporation ("NTIC") · 1 month ago
Product Development Engineer
Circle Pines, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelNorthern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join their Natur-Tec Global Technical team. The role involves supporting the development and commercialization of innovative biobased and biodegradable products through engineering support, research, and testing.
Food and BeverageIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Use DOE to plan trials and process new resin formulations/products of bio-based and biodegradable polymers
Apply rheology fundamentals to biopolymer processing for assisting with R&D to commercial scale-up
Support and coordinate successful engineering trials, and production scale-up at global sub-contract manufacturing partners and other Natur-Tec manufacturing locations
Take the lead in running lab equipment, including the twin-screw compounding extruder and blown film extruder
Support development of new specifications and datasheets for new Natur-Tec products
Support continuous improvement efforts in manufacturing and cost reduction initiatives
Some domestic and international travel is expected, with mainly travel to contract manufacturing locations and customer locations worldwide, for technical support and resolving any QC issues related to production processes
Qualification
Required
MS/PhD degree in Chemical Engineering/Polymer Engineering/Plastics Program is required
Knowledgeable in analytical equipment and polymer characterization techniques
Have the ability to work in a global team set-up
Effective communication skills
Preferred
Experience with plastics processing such as film extrusion, compounding or coating preferred
Possess effective oral & written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Problem solving skills
Company
Northern Technologies International Corporation ("NTIC")
Northern Technologies International Corporation is in the business of converting unique environmentally beneficial material science into value added products and services for industrial and consumer applications.
Founded in 1970
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Patrick Lynch
President & CEO
Matthew Wolsfeld
Chief Financial Officer
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