Silgan Containers · 2 months ago
Materials Scientist
Downers Grove, Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expSilgan Closures is a Fortune 500 global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, hiring a Materials Scientist at their Downers Grove, IL office. In this role, you will advance materials science and packaging technology to support the food supply chain by formulating materials, collaborating with vendors, and leading projects from concept through production.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Formulate, source and specify materials for plastic and metal food packaging
Collaborate with vendors to develop and qualify new materials
Lead projects from concept through production
Design experiments and conduct pilot and manufacturing trials
Analyze data using FTIR, GC, DSC, TMA, and rheology to relate material properties to performance
Provide technical support for project teams, customers, and manufacturing plants
Write comprehensive technical reports and ensure regulatory compliance
Travel (up to 30%) to manufacturing plants, vendors, and customer sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field
3+ years of experience in materials research, formulation, or packaging
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong project management and analytical skills
Knowledge of plastics, polymers, formulations, processing, and testing
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE)
Understanding of regulatory compliance for food packaging materials
Knowledge of rheological and thermal analysis
Familiarity with metal coatings and their performance
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, wellness programs, educational assistance, and more
Company
Silgan Containers
Silgan Containers is a provider of metal food packaging.
1001-5000 employees
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