XPEL · 19 hours ago
Research And Development Engineer
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expXPEL is a company focused on enhancing their product portfolio through research and development. The R&D Engineer will support various teams and drive efficiency in product development while ensuring high-quality standards are met.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the development of XPEL’s core technologies
Work with Quality/manufacturing, and supply chain to identify and secure key strategic materials for existing and new PPF, coatings, and related technologies
Provide robust technical solutions to new product development initiatives and lend support to sales and product management teams
Bridge the gap from bench scale testing to industrial manufacturing processes
Knowledge build and assess risk & factor all relevant industrial process & material validation on product performance through its life cycle
Develop plans and procedures for specifications & fabrication of components, integration of technologies, balancing cost & manufacturability
Serve as technical interface to vendors and manufacturers
Maintain meticulous documentation of work performed
Provide leadership to the junior technical team
Willingness to engage in domestic and worldwide travel to coordinate work with suppliers, manufacturers and customers (up to 20%)
Qualification
Required
Strong technical background in polymer/material science, thin films, coatings, and associated technologies
A background in thermal, mechanical, and optical properties for polymer multilayer films using advanced analytical tools like DMA/DHR, DSC, FTIR, TGA, profilometer, optical microscopy, etc
Strong understanding of design of experiments and corresponding data analysis
Knowledge in polymer film processing, roll to roll, sheet extrusion and related technologies
Experience working with domestic and international vendors
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to drive programs from concept to production/commercialization
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Company
XPEL
XPEL is a leading provider of protective films and coatings, including automotive paint protection film, surface protection film, automotive and commercial/residential window films, and ceramic coatings.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ryan Pape
President & CEO
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