Leviton · 2 weeks ago
Senior Materials Development Engineer
New Holland, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLeviton is a company that builds innovative solutions for lighting, power, and connectivity in everyday spaces. The Senior Materials Development Engineer will lead material development projects, focusing on creating new cable and connectivity product materials while ensuring compliance and efficiency in the supply chain.
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Responsibilities
Undertake new formulation ideation and design activities aimed at developing materials suitable for use in cables and connectivity produced at our manufacturing sites globally
Lead material development projects coordinating required multi-site activities from supplier engagement to formulation test, through to certification and release
Evaluate suitability of commercially available materials for use in our global product portfolio
Support/lead cable and connectivity new product development projects
Support Supply Chain by identifying and delivering material cost savings opportunities
Coordinate and witness external fire test activities, analyze/trend relevant test data and understand related fire legislation
Support the needs of internal and external customers for materials compliance, third party testing, certifications and material characterization
Reduce supply chain risk by providing supplier competition, resolving obsolete materials, and mitigating price increases
Conduct industry studies and competitive analyses to ensure Leviton Network Solution products remain at a competitive level
Establish and maintain supplier relationships, keep up to date on the material trends and research novel materials for future cable and connectivity applications
Assist in carbon footprint calculations, Life Cycle Assessments, Environmental Product Declarations and sustainability projects
Prepare periodic project and activity reports indicating progress of projects relative to plan. Prepare and deliver presentations to management on projects and R&D efforts as assigned
Actively participate in local, national and international working groups/standard committees to help influence improvements within the industry
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of polymer and plastic materials, including fundamental chemistry, analysis, processing and performance
Solid experience in material formulation, test and measurement methodologies
Experience with plastic extrusion processes, analysis tools and process characterization using industry models or statistical methods
Experience of relevant industry standards, test methods and best practices, including fire tests
Solid experience in statistical principles, product development processes, verification, and validation techniques
Capable of researching and developing new technologies, guidelines, and procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers, along with internal and external customers and key stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions
Ability to work well in a team environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation
Innovative in development of new ideas and approaches for engineering challenges
Ensure accuracy in work product, documentation, and processes to maintain high standards
Analyze data to make informed decisions
Ability to think critically and make informed decisions to optimize performance
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science required
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience
Experience leading/managing technical projects
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Chemical, Polymer, Plastics or Material or related field preferred
Wire and cable industry experience a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
401K plans with employer-matching contributions
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Paid holidays
Volunteer time off
Company
Leviton
Leviton is a global leader in electrical wiring devices, lighting energy management solutions, networking solutions, security and home automation and commercial data infrastructure products.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1M2013-06-05Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Don Hendler
President and CEO
Daryoush Larizadeh
President
Recent News
2025-08-25
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