Polymer Scientist/Engineer

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Polymer Scientist/Engineer

I-Pulse Albuquerque LLC

We are seeking material scientists/engineers or chemical engineers with experience in polymers and polymer characterization. Candidates should have a background in polymer science or material science and engineering either through academic knowledge or a combination of academic knowledge and experience.

Who We Are

I-Pulse Inc. is dedicated to empowering humanity through revolutionary pulsed-power solutions that address critical challenges. Our technology drives transformative, sustainable applications in energy-intensive industries such as mining, geothermal drilling, and other advanced fields, aiming to reduce global industrial power consumption. Our vision is to lead technological advancements that enhance everyday life and promote sustainable growth.

I-Pulse Albuquerque is investing in R&D to pioneer new technologies and establish industry benchmarks in pulsed-power and electrical systems. By opening an office in Albuquerque, we are advancing our commitment to commercializing pulsed power. We seek creative individuals who can rapidly transform concepts into hardware and integrate them into commercial applications.

Responsibilities may include

• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, technicians, and program managers to provide advanced material solutions for power electronic systems.
• Designing experiments to test and validate materials and their characteristics.
• Developing processes for analysis and production of diverse polymeric products (ex: films, casts, dies, fibers, etc.).
• Presenting work at design reviews, managing schedules, and tracking project costs.
• Ability to interpret material data sheets provided by vendors or collaborators.
• Conducting theoretical and experimental analysis.
• Documenting results, failures, and corrective actions.
• Writing technical proposals.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Material Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in an industry, academic, government, or military environment (advanced degrees with minimal experience will be considered).
• Basic understanding of available polymer chemistries and associated technologies.
• Experience in research, development, or prototyping environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial or military environment.
• Expertise in scale-up and manufacturing of polymer products.
• Experience with processing of polymers, either at a laboratory scale and/or a manufacturing scale.
• Experience with characterization of materials (SEM, Computed Tomography, optical microscopy, rheology, FTIR, Spectroscopy, etc.).
• Experience dealing with large data sets using data analysis software/packages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

I-Pulse Albuquerque, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.

Contact: Maria Narkis, [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person