Encore Wire

Chemical Engineer

LocationMcKinney, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


About Us:

Encore Wire (www.encorewire.com), a Prysmian Brand is a leading manufacturer of residential, commercial and industrial copper and aluminum electrical wire and cable solutions. Encore Wire’s 460-acre single-campus and over 3.5 million sq. ft. under roof allows for deep inventory levels and unmatched delivery times. Our innovative wire pulling solutions, award winning colored wire and Metal-Clad and Armored Clad SmartColorID® identification system promote cost and labor savings and safety.


Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Chemical Engineer to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in process optimization, product development, and quality control. This role involves improving production efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and troubleshooting chemical processes to enhance product quality and safety.


Key Responsibilities:

Provide support to manufacturing, internal departments, sales teams and external customers.
Support plant operations on compounding and extrusion issues.
Develop, improve and customize equipment, products, formulas, analytical methods and processes.
Determine the relationships of chemical and physical properties, composition, structures and reactions of organic and inorganic compounds using chromatography, spectrophotometry and spectroscopy techniques.
Consult with Engineers and R&D on analysis, interpretation and development of tests.
Induce reactions to chemical substances with light, energy, heat and chemical catalysts.
Develop product designs for optimization and new products.
Lead product development from conceptualization to implementation.
Root cause analysis of field failures.


Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Chemistry or Materials/Polymer Science.
M.Sc. in related field with 7 years of industrial experience or Ph.D. in related field with 5 years of industrial experience.
Minimum 5 years of technical experience with PVC and XLPE compounds development in an industrial setting with a proven track record of project leadership.
Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in wire and cable materials design, compounding and qualification testing.
Minimum 5 years of experience on third party qualification and regulatory testing (UL) for the wire and cable industry.


About Encore Wire:

Encore Wire began its legacy as a residential building wire manufacturer in a 68,000 sq. ft. building in McKinney, Texas. We have expanded every couple of years, and, 35 years later, have grown organically into a 460-acre campus with over 3.5 million square feet under roof. Today, Encore Wire offers building wire in both copper and aluminum for residential, commercial and industrial applications.As we prepare for the future of building wire, our philosophy is simple; keep the focus on our customers and their needs. That’s why Encore Wire works hard, in partnership with our customers, to bring them labor-saving products like our spool-free PullPro®; and the industry’s first self-spinning and 360-degree maneuverable Reel Payoff®. In addition to our labor-saving products, we offer unmatched delivery and service that is guaranteed to provide you with the ultimate wire buying experience.To learn more about our labor-saving products and solutions, please visit us online at www.encorewire.com.

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