Mechanical Engineer -TW

Responsibilities:

Process Development

• Set up and operate micro-extruder (lab/pilot scale)

• Design and test custom dies/nozzles

• Optimize:

o Melt temperature profile

o Screw speed / pressure

o Throughput vs line speed

o Pattern resolution

o Adhesive laydown consistency (g/m² control)

• Evaluate bead stability and pattern fidelity

Materials Research

• Study rheology vs printability (MFI, viscosity curves)

• Compare pellet vs powder vs reactive systems

• Investige compatibility with:

o Nylon

o Polyester

o Membranes (ePTFE, PU)

o Downproof fabrics

• Assess bond strength, peel, wash durability

Mechanical Design

• Modify extrusion head for finer resolution

• Improve cooling / quench strategy

• Reduce stringing or tailing

• Minimize die build-up

• Design quick-change tooling

Data & Documentation

• Design DOE trials

• Establish process window

• Document scale-up considerations

Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering degree

• Experience with:

o Single screw extrusion

o Micro-extrusion

o 3D printing (FDM experience is highly relevant)

• Experience with thermoplastics (TPU ideal)

• Comfortable working in lab / pilot environment Nice to Have

• Rheology knowledge

• Experience in adhesive systems

• Experience designing dies in SolidWorks

• Apparel / flexible film experience