Materials & Processes · Full-time
Elastomer Materials Engineer
- Compensation
- Compensation negotiable
- Location
- Beijing
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or above
Responsibilities
- Select, modify, and formulate silicone resin, silicone rubber, polyurethane, TPE, TPU, TPV, TPEE, TPR, and related elastomers.
- Develop bonding between elastomers and plastic or metal substrates for flexible electronics and robotic sensors.
- Own laboratory formulation, performance validation, pilot scaling, process definition, and production transfer, with traceable records.
- Evaluate hardness, tensile strength, elongation, compression set, and weather resistance; identify issues and improve formulations.
- Develop molding, overmolding, dynamic vulcanization, and bonding processes; coordinate laser engraving and screen printing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in polymers, materials science, chemistry, or a related field; 3+ years in elastomer R&D.
- Experience formulating, modifying, molding, and testing at least one silicone, polyurethane, or thermoplastic elastomer system.
- Independently design experiments, analyze results, diagnose material or process problems, and establish stable production.
- Collaborate across mechanical, process, testing, and manufacturing teams; interest in flexible sensors or interface materials.