Sr Applications Engineer

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Sr. Applications Engineer to optimize our NuSil team delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.

This role will be a fulltime position based out of our Carpinteria CA office. You will have the opportunity to support the growth ambitions of a Biomaterials business. If you have experience in silicone materials and are passionate about solving complex challenges and driving innovation lets talk!

The team

Avantors NuSil team is part of our Biomaterials unit. This team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major laboratories across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their lab processes and operations.

What were looking for

• Education: B.S. in Chemistry Engineering Materials Science or related field
• Experience:
  • 6 years of silicone industry
  • 2 years of direct technical customer support / service
  • Experience with fabrication and test methods employed in silicone component manufacture
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment
  • Ability travel 25 of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Chemistry Engineering Materials Science or related field
• Direct experience with the design development manufacture testing and regulatory requirements associated with silicone product implementation & qualification.

How you will thrive and create an impact

A Senior Applications Engineer in NuSil supporting the Biomaterials (BM) group is expected to have broad knowledge of silicone materials and familiarity with the processing & application of these materials in the healthcare medical and drug delivery industries. Recognized as a subject matter expert in some facet of silicone product technology a qualified candidate will have a track record of leading application development projects forward to successful completion while effectively engaging stakeholders across multiple functions (e.g. Sales New Product Development Manufacturing Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs etc.. This individual will be expected to drive multiple projects forward simultaneously employing effective project management skills and datadriven decisionmaking capabilities. Depending on the project the individual will need to command a working knowledge of all aspects of product design development and commercialization including product formulation functional material characterization applicationrelevant analytical technologies manufacturing process development and quality assurance & relevant regulatory considerations. This role will require handson work in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.

An Applications Engineer for NuSil is responsible for the following:

• Work collaboratively with the NuSil Commercial team to support new business opportunities and transition them to new R&D product development projects
• Being the applications SME for new product development opportunities encompassing BM applications
• Work with customers to capture critical product attributes and with the commercial team to define strategy for effective sampling of prototype material meeting customer requirements
• Work handson in the lab to make new materials perform advanced testing and drive projects forward
• Assist commercial team in transitioning new customer opportunities to new product development projects within the R&D department
• Support the new product development teams during opportunity progression and assist customer qualification activities improving opportunity probability of success & ultimately driving NuSil growth
• Generate product profiles for newly launched products as needed
• Customer Support
• Perform application relevant and/or advanced testing to support new customer applications process development and/or troubleshoot customer issues.
• Travel to customers to support where applicable
• Provide onsite quality/trouble shooting technical support to quality engineers
• Technical content creation for customer support/visits trade shows marketing campaigns etc.
• Interface with NuSil Product Technology Analytical Technology Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs and Operations to ensure commercialization objectives are clearly understood and crossfunctional / departmental coordination is effective.
• Acquire and maintain working knowledge of commercial account management and transaction processes including the use of Salesforce as an essential tool.
• Foster a safe work environment and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures and ethical conduct requirements

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following skills:

• Deep technical knowledge of the chemistry and materials science of silicone products (i.e. polymers resins reinforced elastomers adhesives primers inks foams greases)
• Deep understanding of HCR & LSR elastomers gels dispersions and adhesives for medical implants & devices and healthcare application
• Deep understanding of silicone structureproperty relationships as it relates to silicone drug interactions and how to modify drug elution rates
• Working knowledge of silicone material manufacturing processes
• Develop a practical understanding of the NuSil product portfolio and their use in customer applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of scientific research / concepts and new product development methods and utilization of relevant concepts / methodologies at different stages of the development process
• Rigorous scientific approach to product design and problem solving.
• Fundamental understanding and working knowledge of statisticallybased quality principles and familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of customer manufacturing & fabrication processes (e.g. injection molding extrusion dip coating spray coating sheeting device assembly etc. and indepth understanding of siliconematerial application.
• Business Acumen: solid understanding of markets and competition value propositions business cases based on materials costing.
• Organization & Project management skills
• Proactive selfstarter able to work in a dynamic environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances lifechanging science.

The work we do changes peoples lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his moms voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pretax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

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