Careers

Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc. (SPS) is looking for highly motivated materials scientists, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and technicians with interest and experience with Electro-Active Polymer materials. The desired candidates should have advanced degree in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering. 


Interested candidates should send their resume/CV and a list of references to: 

Human Resources
Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc.
200 Innovation Boulevard
Suite 237
State College, PA 16803
hr@strategicpolymers.com 

 

Technician/Engineer Opening

Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc. (SPS) is a fast-growing start-up in State College, PA and is in the process of commercialization of high-performance electroactive polymers for energy storage and actuation applications. SPS has several openings for full-time technicians, engineers, and film processing engineer.

Successful candidate will work with other mechanical/electrical engineers and materials scientists at SPS in the development, evaluation, and processing of new polymeric materials. Additionally he/she may also be responsible to work with external manufacturers and customers in the scale-up of selected materials and devices.

Qualifications: 

  • Background and experience in any engineering/science field
  • Associate's degree is a minimum, will consider Bachelor degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, chemistry, physics, or any related discipline
  • Willing to perform routine lab test of new materials, films, and devices
  • Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Successful candidate will be highly self-motivated and display a can-do attitude with the ability to solve complex problems. Additionally, he/she will be familiar with laboratory tooling, fixtures, and lab safety measures. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a highly motivated, disciplined, business focused team are required.

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

 

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OPEN POSITIONS

Polymer Materials Scientist
Excellent opportunity for recent graduates with a polymer start-up company in State College, PA. Position offers the opportunity to learn all aspects of the business and become an integral part of the organization.

 

Successful candidate will work with other scientists/engineers in the development, characterization and process documentation of new electroactive polymer (EAP) materials and related devices. Additionally he/she will be responsible to work with selected manufacturers in the volume ramp-up of selected materials manufacturing.

 

Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in polymer sciences, chemistry, material sciences, chemical engineering
  • Hands on laboratory experience in monomer and polymer synthesis and characterization
  • Knowledge of materials structure-morphology-property relationship and be able to design new materials with target electrical/thermal/mechanical performance
  • Strong capability in writing technical summary reports, publications, patents, and other related documents
  • Experience in polymer film casting and electrical testing is preferred
  • US permanent resident or citizenship is requested
Successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and display a can-do attitude with the ability to solve complex problems. Additionally, he/she will be familiar with laboratory tooling, fixtures, and lab safety measures. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a highly motivated, disciplined, business focused team is required.

 

Education:
Advanced degree (minimum M.S., Ph.D. preferred) in Polymer Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Sciences with hands on experience in polymer and monomer synthesis, characterization, and structure-property relationship. 

 

Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience.