Job Description

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our “i” symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors – an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and improving new polymer-based materials and processes which includes designing and optimizing polymer processing methods, troubleshooting production issues, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality.
• Works with polymer materials in various applications, often focusing on specific types of polymers (e.g., thermoplastics, nylon, epoxy and rubber). 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's with 4+ years or Master's degree 2+ years in Engineering or related field (e.g., Chemistry, Materials Science)

 Required Skills:

• Experience in polymer products with Injection molding, extrusion, 3D printing.
• Good understanding 0f polymer synthesis, structure, and properties, including spectroscopy and rheology. 
• Familiarity with tensile strength, melt flow index, and other material properties. 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software for design and modeling. 
• Competency in Excel, Python, or other tools for data analysis and process simulation. 

The Benefits of Working at ARi

At ARi, our commitment to our employees goes beyond the workplace, ensuring comprehensive benefits. From day one, full-time employees enjoy group health, dental, and life insurance coverage. Additionally, vision coverage is accessible starting the following month.

Recognizing the significance of rejuvenation, we provide paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave to our full-time staff. In times of loss, we also offer bereavement support. Furthermore, a

401(k) program is maintained for eligible employees.