Job Description
Job Title : Silicone Materials Formulation Technologist
Location : Harleysville, PA
Company : Pecora Corporation
About Pecora
Pecora Corporation is a leader in innovative silicone and hybrid technologies serving specialized markets. We foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where technical expertise and leadership drive meaningful impact. We are seeking a Silicone Materials Formulation Technologist to advance new product development in emerging and high-performance applications such as aerospace, electronics, transportation, medical, energy, and other industrial sectors.
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will lead formulation development from concept through commercialization, while actively contributing to market strategy and cross-functional collaboration. This is a high-visibility role with both technical ownership and leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, formulate, and optimize silicone-based materials tailored to targeted applications.
- Lead multiple development projects with accountability for timelines, budgets, and results.
- Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to translate market needs into new product solutions.
- Engage directly with customers and strategic partners to support application development and commercialization.
- Present technical findings, influence decision-making, and contribute to long-term innovation strategy.
- Model Pecora’s values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Required :
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science5+ years of experience in silicone formulation for industrial, aerospace, automotive, medical, electronic, or other high-performance applications.Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and influence cross-functional teams.Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Preferred :
Experience in customer-facing roles or application engineering.Knowledge of regulatory or performance standards in targeted industries.Track record of developing products from concept to market launch.Ideal Candidate Attributes
Innovative thinker with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor others and drive collaboration.Culturally aligned with Pecora’s focus on teamwork, accountability, and advancing breakthrough solutions.Why Join Pecora
Opportunity to lead development in high-growth, strategic markets.Influence on product innovation and company direction.Inclusive, people-focused culture that values your voice and expertise.Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and long-term growth potential.