Thermoplastic Material Engineer for Footwear

Develop low environmental impact thermoplastic elastomers

• Evaluate the integration of low environmental impact ingredients into elastomer formulations by carrying out compounding, extrusion, and injection steps.

• Carry out mechanical tests in collaboration with internal and external laboratories to characterize the mechanical properties of the developed compounds.

• Define recommendations and support Decathlon's industrial partners in implementing the eco-design solutions developed.

Identify and evaluate the influence of masterbatches in order to improve the performance of cushioning foams for footwear

• Source masterbatch solutions

• Conduct formulation trials using an extruder to quantify the impact on the compound's properties

• Inject test specimens on a laboratory injection molding machine

• Perform mechanical and rheological tests on the resulting compounds and test specimens

• Analyze and interpret the results of the compounds and characterizations

• Support and advise internal teams on the industrial solutions to implement, following the results of the study conducted

• You are a Master 2 student specializing in polymer chemistry, materials, or formulation.

• You are passionate about materials science, curious, rigorous, and ready to experiment, develop innovative materials, and learn in an applied context.

• You have an environmental awareness and a strong interest in sustainability and responsible innovation topics.

• You are ready to work in a plastics processing laboratory on prototyping machines (extruder, injection molding machine, mixer) and polymer characterization equipment.

• You are rigorous and understand the importance of safety and the protocols to follow in an environment presenting chemical and mechanical risks.

• You know how to communicate effectively, in both French and English, in writing as well as orally.

• You enjoy teamwork and collaborative projects, and you are comfortable interacting in both French and English with diverse profiles (product engineers, suppliers...).