Senior Research Engineer Job

About the role

Explore a wide range of chemistries, applications, and processes while contributing meaningfully to a highly successful and growing business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute across the full innovation lifecycle, balancing scientific depth with commercial impact
• Develop and lead applied research focused on specialty chemicals, materials, and polymers for real-world applications
• Partner directly with customers and external collaborators, representing Arkema through technical discussions, trials, and solution development
• Scout emerging technologies, propose new research initiatives, and help capture intellectual property aligned with business strategy
• Lead research projects, independently execute laboratory work, and support safe and efficient lab operations

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry or Materials Science with 5+ years of industrial experience
• or M.S. degree with 10+ years of relevant industrial experience
• Strong, practical experience applying new chemicals, materials, or polymers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine interest in working directly with customers and external collaborators

Qualifications & Experience

• Knowledge of polymer processing, organic chemistry, or organosulfur chemistry (thiols, mercaptans, sulfides, disulfides, sulfonyls)
• Hands-on experience with lab-scale polymer processing (extrusion, compounding, injection molding)
• Experience in formulation development
• Strong understanding of materials science principles linking processing, application, and performance
• Experience influencing and engaging both internal stakeholders and the broader scientific community
• Track record of initiating and delivering new projects aligned with business goals
• Spanish language fluency
• Strong data analysis, documentation, and experimental planning skills