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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 6 months

1Open roles

$37–332KSalary range

1.2Roles / month

100%H-1B signals

PhDTypical degree

Open roles (1)

Development Engineer III - Polymer Chemistry Perrysburg, OH· $84k – $120k

Degree requirements

PhD 43%

Bachelor 29%

Associate 29%

Top material classes

Electronic materials 71%

Coatings/films 43%

Thermoplastics 14%

Composites 14%

Most-requested techniques

DOE 14%

metrology/measurement 14%

statistical data analysis 14%

statistical process control (SPC) 14%

structured problem-solving (DMAIC) 14%

data analysis tools 14%

laboratory software 14%

UV resistance testing 14%

Role mix

R&D / Research 71%

Process Engineering 14%

Quality / Testing 14%

Where they hire

OH 71%

AL 14%

CA 14%

Industries

Energy 100%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

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Posting volume · last 6 months

Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26

7 roles posted across 6 months, averaging 1.2/month.