Thermoplastic Material Engineer for Footwear Decathlon

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