Job Description:

At Dura-Line, we aspire to create a more connected world, because we believe every company, every community, every person deserves the chance to advance their lives through better access to high-speed broadband. We take pride in our state-of-the-art quality products and being recognized a key partner with all of the major telecommunications companies across the world. In one year, Dura-Line produced over 1.4 billion feet of digital network infrastructure. Dura-Line creates what connects us. Every time you pick up your cell phone, log into the internet, or use your i-anything, it’s because our HDPE pathways protect that delicate string of glass called a fiber optic cable that carries everything from precious pictures of your puppy to the latest sports scores. Your safety, health, family, work, entertainment…your whole life; that’s our connection.

Dura-Line is growing fast, and we are currently hiring a talented and knowledge driven R&D Engineer at our Clinton, TN facility, that can work with local and global employees to provide local research and development project solutions in the areas of new product development, new material testing, tool optimization, and new product manufacturing issues resolving. We need an enthusiastic individual who is approachable, has a thirst for learning, excellent attention to detail, is a good communicator, and can train others & share their knowledge and best practices.

 In this exciting NEW role, you will report to the R&D Analytical Scientist which will train and guide you to write training guides & standard work procedures, show you how to validate testing protocols & processes developed by the R&D Materials Teams and you will be an active participant in new inventions and innovations to drive future fit products and solutions at Dura-Line.

 Knowledge is power! We are looking for someone with a bachelor's degree in polymer science, engineering, chemical engineering, or material science/plastics. In addition to the academic lab or technical background, it would be helpful to have some hands-on experience in polymer extrusion, injection molding manufacturing, and/or product research & development, polymer analytical tools (e.g., Melt index, tensile, density, DSC, TGA).

This includes laboratory testing experience and providing support to scientists, process engineers, and QA technicians regarding product quality. You must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suit Programs (Python/Minitab experience is a huge plus) and able to gather & analyze data, create reports, and make presentations.

We need a self-starter that can lead projects, maintaining a clean and functional lab, ensure the laboratory safety PPE are replenished, verify the MSDS for all materials in the lab are up to date and act as a liaison for trials to be run by the process team. Teamwork is critical for this role; we need someone to have a customer-centered mindset and is able to work with diverse cultures and team members.

We offer an inclusive relocation assistance package, a competitive salary, great benefits package with 401k company match, tuition reimbursement, holidays, paid time off as well as many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on innovation and teamwork. 

 

JOIN THE TEAM: Discover how Dura-Line creates what connects us. Every day, in the little ways and the big ones, our lives depend on clear, consistent, reliable communication. Check out our products, history, and testimonials and apply today at www.Dura-Line.com 

 

Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

Join Our Team: Dura-Line offers all its employees an exciting work environment and provides career opportunities in a continuously growing company. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that represents our global customer base. Check out our products, history, and testimonials at www.Dura-Line.com 

Dura-Line is part of a community of companies, known as Orbia, bound together by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia’s business groups have a collective focus on insuring food security, reducing water scarcity, reinventing the future of cities and homes, connecting communities to data infrastructure, and expanding access to health and wellness with advanced materials. The business groups include Precision Agriculture, Building and Infrastructure, Fluor, Polymer Solutions, and Data Communications, which collectively pursue human centric solutions to global challenges.

 

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