Scientist Staff

Requisition ID: 122326 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the Position 
The Polymer Science and Technology team is responsible for identifying, developing, and industrializing new polymer and chemical technologies to support Goodyear’s performance and sustainability goals of the future. Associates work with cross functional teams and production to establish performance and manufacturability targets for tires and tire components. In conducting their work, associates may be responsible for developing and directing external collaborations, and projects are often conducted on a global basis where activities are coordinated through an international technical organization.
The Staff Scientist will be responsible for planning and executing new polymer and chemical development projects, as well as provide additional chemical expertise as needed to support Goodyear Chemical manufacturing plants and industrialization of new polymer or chemical products.
 

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for new material / technology development in support of technology programs to improve tire performance, manufacturing, and cost.
• Planning and execution of the development of new polymer products to support Goodyear's long-term performance and sustainability goals. Support polymer scale-up in collaboration with process engineers.
• Collaboration with internal and external customers to translate tire product performance requirements, such as: rolling resistance, handling, durability, ride comfort & acoustics, into specific material characteristics.   
• Provide onsite assistance to Goodyear Chemical manufacturing plants during plant trials as required.
• Communicates technical results to a broad audience and gains alignment on technical direction.

Required Education and Experience 

• PhD in Organic, Inorganic, Organometallic, or Polymer Chemistry, or similar field. 
• 2+ years’ experience in in scientific field is recommended but not required. 

Skills and Abilities

• Strong background in synthetic chemistry and familiarity with polymers and their characterization techniques
• Experience in understanding structure/property relationships in materials is preferred.
• Proficiency in the statistical design & analysis of experimental data is preferred.
• Adoptive & flexible interpersonal skills, collaborative nature & commitment to innovation.
• Exceptional communication & technical documentation skills.
   

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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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