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Position Title:  Senior Development Engineer

Location: 

Rogers, CT, US, 6263

Job Category:  Engineering
Shift:  Shift 1
Full Time / Part Time:  Full-Time
Job Level:  Individual Contributor
Approximate Travel:  10%
Job Description: 

Summary:

This role is focused on driving the technical development and execution of advanced materials and coating processes within long-term product development programs. The position requires a deep understanding of material behavior, coating technologies, and manufacturing constraints. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role will plan and conduct experiments, develop process documentation, support scale-up efforts, and ensure technical progress aligns with project goals. A strong detail orientation and hands-on problem-solving approach are critical for success.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Lead the engineering execution of development projects, with a focus on materials, coatings, and process integration.
  • Develop and execute experimental plans to evaluate coating performance, process parameters, and material compatibility.
  • Apply sound engineering principles to assess feasibility, optimize formulations, and troubleshoot issues in coating application and curing processes.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical specifications and process guidelines.
  • Analyze test data and material behavior to drive decisions and improve product design and manufacturability.
  • Document experimental results, coating formulations, application procedures, and process conditions in detail for internal knowledge capture and technology transfer.
  • Support process scale-up from lab to pilot or production scale, identifying and mitigating technical risks.
  • Maintain technical tracking tools and contribute to progress reports; support limited project management tasks as needed for cross-functional coordination.
  • Experience with program management, budgeting, planning, tracking, organization and attention to detail is a plus
  • Assist in the planning and execution of moderate to large technical and product development projects
  • Other engineering duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Material Science or related field.  May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
  • 4+ years of Engineering experience
  • Experience with material behavior and coating processes

 

 
Additional Qualification Details:  No additional requirement needed

Who We Are and What We Are All About:

Rogers Corporation makes tomorrow's innovations possible. Help build a cleaner, safer and more connected world with a career at Rogers, where we make tomorrow’s innovations possible. We rely on a talented workforce to develop our cutting edge, market-leading material technologies. Our global team develops innovative specialty materials and components that enable technology in a wide array of high-growth markets. Our customers expect high performance and reliability, so we are always looking for people who can improve processes, get results and represent a best-in-class organization. People are at the heart of all our operations, and we encourage our employees to act with integrity, creativity and excellence to help drive results worldwide.

Why Work for Rogers:

It is our commitment to get “Results, but Results the Right Way.” Rogers offers an exceptional work environment and a value-driven culture modeled by leadership. Employees have access to developmental opportunities as well as top-notch benefits and incentive programs. Come join a winning team!

Rogers Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

About Rogers Corporation:

At Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), we're changing how the world uses technology. We are a global leader in materials technology and manufacturing, producing engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. With nearly 200 years of materials science and engineering experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions that enable global Advanced Electronics Solutions and Elastomeric Material Solutions, as well as other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers enables the world’s leading innovators to achieve greater performance, speed to market and reliability through our renowned technical solutions support, problem-solving and application engineering capabilities. Rogers delivers market-leading solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle electrification and alternative energy, sealing, vibration management, and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance apparel, wireless infrastructure and automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com.

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