Associate Materials Development Engineer

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.

With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.

We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.

We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.

It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

The Associate Materials Development Engineer f ulfills a key role in the execution of material related research and development projects by supporting efforts to develop new enhanced cable and connectivity product materials.

• Support new formulation ideation and design activities aimed at developing materials suitable for use in cable s and connectivity produced at our global manufacturing sites .
• Support material development projects involving multi-site activities from supplier engagement to formulation test, through to certification and release.
• Evaluate suitability of commercially available materials for use within Leviton Network Solution s global product portfolio.
• W itness external fire test activities, analyze / trend relevant test data and understand related fire legislation.
• Support creation of procedures, calibration and the efficient running of the Materials Lab.
• Support the needs of internal and external customers for materials compliance, third party testing, certifications and material characterization.
• Support industry studies and competitive analyses to ensure Leviton Network Solution s products remain at a competitive level.
• Assist in carbon footprint calculations, Life Cycle Assessments, Environmental Product Declarations and sustainability projects.
• Drive self-learning in materials space , keep up to date on material trends and start building network within industry .

• K nowledge of plastic materials, fundamental chemistry, analysis, processing and performance.
• Awareness in material formulation, test and measurement methodologies /equipment .