Senior Materials Engineer

Company:	Donaldson Company Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (24)
Job Location(s):	Bloomington
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Education:	Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Engineering - General, Engineering - Mechanical

Description

Technical resource for developing and implementing new process / products that result in innovative non-woven solutions for filtration applications.
Implement projects in the pilot plant using wet-laid process technology for non-woven manufacturing using natural and synthetic fibers.
Work closely in the pilot plant environment to develop prototype media for proof of concept study using DOE and similar statistical tools.
Works collaboratively with Application Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing Plants and outside suppliers to provide filtration material and technology solutions to meet Business requirements.
Identify media solutions to application problems. Screens and benchmarks new materials and filtration technologies.
Develop new filtration materials through design and selection of components, manufacturing processes, test and controls.
Work with company's modeling tools as part of product design processes
Contribute to Donaldson's Intellectual Properties portfolio through the development of proprietary filtration media and media technologies.
Identify and institute media design and process changes to improve performance of existing products and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, or Material Science. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of Industry experience in areas such as non-woven industry; filtration applications; or chemical industry, preferred, or a Master's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, Non-Wovens or Material Science.
Fundamental understanding of material properties (Chemical, Mechanical, Structural).
Strong attention to detail and analytical aptitude.
Knowledge of structural deformation or fluid mechanics.
Prototyping methods, research way to evaluate new materials.
Sound problem solving skills.
Familiarity working with outside suppliers in product development and/or manufacturing.
Basic statistics and DOE methodologies preferred.

Job - Engineering/Design

Job Level - Individual Contributor

Education Level - Bachelor's Degree

Location - Bloomington, MN