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Research Scientist - Early Career Program

Hexcel Corporation

Research Scientist - Early Career Program

Decatur, AL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Research Scientist - Early Career Program - Decatur AL USA - AL - Decatur/en-US/HexcelCareers/job/USA---AL---Decatur/Research-Scientist---Early-Career-Program---Decatur-AL_R012340/apply With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of composite materials and industrial fabrics. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, salesnbsp;offices and Ramp;T centers around the globe.nbsp;Become a part of the strength within. The Hexcel Research and Technology Early Career Program is a highly coveted three-year rotational program, which participants have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and receive wide exposure to the different Hexcel business functions.nbsp; This exposure occurs through coordinated rotations among a variety of assignments.nbsp; Each year-long rotation provides unique and impactful experiences within the participants designated function, as well as one year in a cross-functional role.nbsp; Participants rotate each year to a different location within United States to gain experiences in the varied Hexcel plants. The Early Career Program will help participants gain the necessary skills and knowledge through comprehensive and holistic learning experiences, projects, training, networking, interaction with corporate executives, and ongoing exposure with customers.nbsp; Program graduates have the technical, business, and leadership foundation to proactively and continuously make innovative contributions to the future of Hexcel in positions best suited to match their individual career goals. The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations: * Provide insight into to the physical, rheological and thermodynamic processes that occur during polymer extrusion and coagulation * Develop models that describe the structure property relationship between carbon fiber precursor and carbon fiber * Characterize acrylic precursor fiber with state of the art polymer and fiber characterization techniques and develop new characterization techniques * Develop new chemical processes related to the manufacture of carbon fiber precursor * Develop new precursor technologies that enhance carbon fiber properties Qualifications: * PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, or Polymer and Fiber Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or related field * Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale * Worked or performed research with hands-on experience in the areas of polymer processing, polymer physical chemistry, polymer rheology, fiber spinning, hollow fiber spinning, or polymer structure property relationships. Industrial experience is preferred. * Computational fluid dynamics experience is a plus * Demonstrated leadership potential * Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member * Candidates must have less than 3 years of work experience (excluding intern amp; co-op experience). * Must be willing and able to relocate, travel domestically and internationally. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.nbsp; Strong analytical background and skills. * Self-starter. Eligible candidate must be: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Act, a person admitted in refugee status, a person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry. Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class. Posted YesterdayFull timeR012340 Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL)nbsp;is a leading advanced composites company with more than 6,100 people working at locations around the globe and 2017 revenues of almost $2 billion. Hexcel develops, manufactures and markets lightweight, high-performance structural materials, including carbon fibers, reinforcements, prepregs, honeycomb, matrix systems, adhesives and composite structures, used in commercial aerospace, space and defense and industrial applications.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing