Research and Development Engineer - Initiation Systems (IS)

Job Brief

Responsible for energetic materials research and technology, new product development, process and product improvements, product technology and testing activities relating to cast boosters, NONEL shock tube systems, electronic Initiation system products.

This position is located in Simsbury, CT

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

As a Research and Development Engineer for Dyno Nobel Americas, you will be responsible for energetic materials research and technology, new product development, process and product improvements, product technology, and testing activities relating to cast boosters, NONEL (Non- Electric) shock tube systems, electronic Initiation system products. You will be responsible for planning and managing projects relating to the development and support of Detonators, Boosters, and their formulations and manufacturing methods. Other duties will include:

• Develop concepts and inventions of new initiation systems products.
• Develop and support manufacturing processes and operations.
• Plan execute and report on experimental activities
• Support customer complaint resolution activities as required.
• Develop new products or improve existing products in order to improve the quality of Dyno Nobel's products in accordance with company goals
• Conduct laboratory and testing on new or improved products in order to ensure safe and accurate testing.
• Record and maintain results of all tests conducted in order to support analyses and share results with Management, Supervisors, sales representatives, or customers.
• Provide assistance with patent filing to ensure accurate and timely filing.
• Supervise scientists and technicians in testing of products in order to assure trained personnel and accurate testing.
• Analyze competitor's products in order to develop new products capable of strengthening Dyno Nobel's competitive advantages.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years working experience with design process, materials development, materials science, formulation development and process chemistry.
• Experience of safely performing hands on product development, product support, validation testing and other destructive testing.
• Experience in project management, hazard analysis, data analysis, report writing and oral presentations.
• Proven laboratory, scientific and analytical skills
• Experience with and understanding of common analytical instrumentation
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix of cross functional team environments.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.*