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Materials Science Engineer (Extrusion) Architectural Products Group Brooksville, Florida, United ... Overnight travel up to 50% Compensation * Base salary is $70,000 - $110,000 * 401(k) / retirement ...

Job Summary The Materials Science Engineer (Extrusion) provides technical expertise in polymer ... Overnight travel up to 50%. Compensation Base salary is $70,000 - $110,000 401(k) / retirement ...

Scale-up and qualify new materials and products on the assigned calendering/extrusion lines, and ... Overnight travel could be required. Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. We recognize that our success ...

Design Engineer - Plastics

Everett, WA · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

... extrusion, lamination, and conversion services. Located in Everett, Washington, Achilles USA ... Overnight travel could be required. Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. We recognize that our success ...

Lab Technician

Florence, KY

$18.75 - $25/hr

... the Extrusion Lab to ensure equipment is kept in good working order. Assist engineers with ... Travel Travel is minimal, but some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Travel to ...

Lab Technician

Florence, KY · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

... the Extrusion Lab to ensure equipment is kept in good working order. Assist engineers with ... Travel Travel is minimal, but some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Travel to ...

The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the extrusion process, fundamental knowledge ... Up to 40% domestic and international including frequent overnight travel with rare extended trips ...

Quality Engineer

Rome, NY · On-site

$74.90K - $99.50K/yr

... and Extrusion Mill (Mebane, NC). Monitor, control and make recommendations for improvements to ... Occasional overnight travel. Minimum: * Bachelor's degree in a Physical Science (Physics, Chemistry ...

Quality Engineer

Rome, NY

$74.90K - $99.50K/yr

... and Extrusion Mill (Mebane, NC). Monitor, control and make recommendations for improvements to ... Occasional overnight travel. Minimum: * Bachelor's degree in a Physical Science (Physics, Chemistry ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Florence, KY · On-site

$75.40K - $102.20K/yr

Envision, conceptualize and create mechanical designs for customer orders related to extrusion and ... Travel Travel is minimal, and some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Travel to ...

Set up extrusion equipment, including dies, feeds, and temperature controls, to meet product ... Training will be 60 to 90 days, then transition to overnight. We offer competitive Pay and Benefits ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight extrusion engineer in the United States is $101,111.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $110,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Extrusion Engineer vs Extrusion Technician?

AspectOvernight Extrusion EngineerExtrusion Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications may varyHigh school diploma or equivalent, technical training
Work EnvironmentDesign, oversee, and optimize extrusion processes, often in manufacturing plantsOperate and maintain extrusion equipment, perform routine adjustments
Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, product development, and process improvementPrimarily in production lines, focusing on daily operations

The Overnight Extrusion Engineer focuses on process design, optimization, and troubleshooting, often working in a more technical and supervisory capacity. In contrast, the Extrusion Technician handles daily equipment operation and maintenance. Both roles are essential in manufacturing but differ in responsibilities, qualifications, and scope of work.

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Materials Science Engineer (Extrusion)

Materials Science Engineer (Extrusion)

CRH

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Materials Science Engineer (Extrusion)
Architectural Products Group
Brooksville, Florida, United States | Bulls Gap, Tennessee, United States | Dover, Delaware, United States | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Salisbury, North Carolina, United States
Job ID: 521656
Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
The Materials Science Engineer (Extrusion) provides technical expertise in polymer behavior, formulation development, and process optimization for plastic extrusion operations. This role supports production, quality, and R&D by ensuring that materials, additives, and processing conditions deliver consistent product performance, cost efficiency, and manufacturability
Job Location
This is a remote role when not traveling locally or nationally to our manufacturing sites. This person must reside in the greater Philadelphia, PA, Charlotte, NC, Dover, DE, Bulls Gap, TN or Tampa, FL area.
Job Responsibilities
  • Optimize extrusion parameters including melt temperature, screw speed, and line speed.
  • Support design and optimization of extrusion dies, screws, and downstream equipment.
  • Perform DOE studies to improve throughput, quality, and dimensional stability.
  • Develop and optimize compound formulations including color masterbatch, fillers, stabilizers, and additives.
  • Evaluate resin properties affecting extrusion behavior such as MFI, rheology, fusion, and thermal stability.
  • Creates and documents clear, concise and accurate reports under guidance of direct management, providing insights on results and conclusions based upon data sets.
  • Define resin specifications, incoming material requirements, and in-process quality checks (dimensions, gloss, haze, tensile, melt flow, density, impact).
  • Use analytical tools to diagnose material or process issues.
  • Troubleshoot problems such as: Melt fracture / sharkskin, Gels or black specks, Die lines or surface roughness, Bubbles / voids, Warpage or dimensional instability, Color streaking or contamination, Excessive die drool or buildup
  • Work closely with extrusion operators to implement material or recipe changes, adjust settings, and improve process robustness.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for scrap or downtime events using tools such as 5-Why, Ishikawa, and statistical analysis.
  • Maintain and update work instructions, material handling procedures, resin drying guidelines, and hopper loading practices.
  • Creates procedures to ensure all safety concerns and hazards are properly addressed in compliance with company and regulatory requirement.
  • Manage resin trials, supplier evaluations, and approval of alternative materials to reduce cost or improve performance.
  • Reduce material usage and scrap through formulation refinement, tighter process control, and resin substitution.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing and R&D on resin cost-reduction and qualification projects.
  • Support Lean, Six Sigma, and process capability improvement (Cp/Cpk) initiatives.
  • Travel up to 50% of the time.

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience with thermoplastic extrusion (single-screw, twin-screw, profile, sheet, pipe, film, tubing, or wire & cable).
  • Strong understanding of polymer behavior: melt rheology, thermal transitions, degradation mechanisms, and stabilization chemistry. PVC experience preferred
  • Familiarity with quality systems, lab testing methods, and statistical analysis. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, especially in dynamic production environments.
  • Excellent communication with operators, supervisors, quality teams, and customers.
  • Practical, hands-on approach to materials and process experimentation.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
  • Overnight travel up to 50%

Compensation
  • Base salary is $70,000 - $110,000
  • 401(k) / retirement savings program
  • Short- term and long-term disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You
  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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CRH has a long and proud heritage as one of North America's largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Dublin, Dublin, IE