Acquire a strong working knowledge of technology fundamentals and begin building depth in selected polymer sub-specialties
This role is expected to effectively collaborate, interact, and communicate with partners. The Polymers Process Engineer - Advanced begins developing key leadership skills to support the transition from an individual contributor to a technical leader.
The Polymers Process Engineer - Advanced has a growing regional or cross site impact and assists with developing both functional and behavioral skills of less experienced engineers. They increasingly work through others by coordinating tasks, providing technical guidance, and contributing to team based problem solving.
Job Role Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership
- Perform complex process engineering work in assigned areas while developing greater independence and improved judgment.
- Build foundational technical expertise in polymerization, finishing, or specialty operations.
- Seek guidance from Experts and Senior Experts for higher-risk decisions or unfamiliar challenges.
- Technology Development / Deployment
- Support development and implementation of new or improved process technologies that enhance safety, sustainability, product quality, capacity, and efficiency. Activities may include:
- Assisting with new process or product development and early-stage scale-up
- Supporting equipment or process improvement evaluations
- Performing process modeling and simulation under guidance
- Coordinating with laboratory and pilot-plant teams for data collection
- Supporting technology risk assessment activities
- Assisting with preparation and execution of plant trials
- Facility / Site Operations Support
- Provide technical support to facility operations and help address complex but well-defined issues with guidance.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of process engineering experience (following receipt of an engineering degree) supporting industrial-scale virgin polymer manufacturing operations.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Candidates with the following qualifications will be of particular interest:
10+ years of direct experience with process development, optimization, and/or manufacturing support of the polymerization, post-polymerization, or finishing processes of at least one of the following virgin polymers: polyethylene (gas-phase, slurry, and high-pressure), polypropylene (slurry), ethylene alpha-olefin copolymers, butyl rubber, EPDM, and hydrocarbon resins.
A degree in chemical engineering (or a degree in mechanical engineering for candidates with polymer finishing experience).
Demonstrated track record of identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements that deliver measurable business value through enhanced safety, reliability, product quality, capacity, energy efficiency, or cost reduction.
Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional efforts to troubleshoot complex manufacturing and process challenges.
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