Hybrid Engineer – Conductive Polymers

at Emerson

• Job title: Engineer – Conductive Polymers
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rosemont, United States

About the role

• Engineer developing conductive polymer technologies for self-regulating heating cables in critical process industries. Collaborating with manufacturing to enhance product performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve positive temperature coefficient (PTC) conductive polymer systems used in self-regulating heating cables.
• Innovate new materials, formulations, compounds, and extrusion processes that elevate product performance.
• Evaluate, test, and validate new conductive polymer solutions to ensure reliability and consistency.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes that deliver repeatable, high‑quality outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing operations to support production implementation.
• Lead product safety recognition and interface with global certification agencies.
• Participate in industry standards councils and relevant professional organizations.
• Support training programs for sales, applications, and internal teams.
• Analyze quality, reliability, and production metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Work overtime when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Polymer Chemistry.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in materials engineering, polymer chemistry, or a related field.
• Strength in data analysis, Design for Six Sigma methodologies, and quality control principles.
• Experience with plastics and materials compounding, formulation, and extrusion.
• Familiarity with E‑beam technology for polymer cross‑linking.
• Working understanding of electrical controls and heating cable systems.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically, with some international travel including overnight stays.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills and effective team communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Goal‑oriented mindset and strong technical competency.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship available).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Vacation and holiday leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition programs
• Flexible time off plans