5-10+ years of industrial experience in new product/application development.
Proven experience in polymer processing, particularly injection molding and extrusion.
Familiarity with acrylic/PMMA and/or PC, PC/ABS, ABS materials is strongly preferred.
Experience in the electrical and enclosures (E&E) and building and construction (B&C) markets is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and experimental design software.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Develop new testing and equipment capabilities for product/application development.
Conduct trials, analyze data, and prepare reports to support key projects.
Interpret data and articulate results to guide experimental planning.
Coordinate with analytical sciences for testing and result summarization.
Document results for product registration and patent applications.
Stay updated on market developments and relevant technologies.
Maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate development efforts.
Benefits
Participation in Trinseo's safety programs and initiatives.
Opportunity to lead multiple R&D projects from ideation to commercialization.
Engagement in strategic customer meetings and industry events.
Access to a collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Overview (Scope of Role)
Based at the Global Innovation Center in Exton, PA, the Application Development Engineer supports key development projects in two business areas within Engineered Materials: 1) the Rigid Compounds product line of PC, PC/ABS, and ABS Compounds, and 2) the PMMA Resins product line of acrylic resins. Primary focus is supporting application and product development activities in building and construction (B&C) and electrical and enclosures (E&E) markets.
Responsibilities
Application and Product Development
Develop new testing capability or equipment capability as needed to support new product and application development for both businesses
Conduct trials, develop process parameters, complete characterization, data analysis and prepare reports/presentations to support new developments for key projects, or programs.
Able to interpret data and articulate results within work group as well as draw conclusions to help steer experimental planning.
Coordinate with analytical sciences team to complete testing and summarize results.
Generates and documents results to support product registration, technical literature, research direction, and patent applications.
Stays up to date on developments in key markets of interest (E&E and B&C), relevant processes, equipment, software, product design.
Maintain close partnership with internal (commercial and new business development teams) and external stakeholders to accelerate new product/application development efforts
Represent Trinseo in strategic customer meeting (including global accounts, key validation partners), conferences, tradeshows, and industry trade organizations.
Process Expertise
Develop new processing parameters for injection molding/extrusion and testing methods to support new product/application developments in E&E and B&C markets.
Actively participates in Trinseo's safety programs and leads relevant safety initiatives as required.
Technical Service
Provide technical support to NA customers by responding to customer inquiries on products and literature in a timely and professional manner.
Provide technical support at customer trials, which include setting up equipment, conducting trials, and troubleshooting polymer processing issues.
Assist in customer training on Trinseo products, technologies, and market communication efforts.
Portfolio & Program Leadership
Lead multiple concurrent R&D projects/programs from ideation through commercialization using stage gate methodologies.
Own integrated plans (scope, milestones, resources, budget, risks, IP) and drive execution, decision-making, and delivery through cross-functional global teams
Run portfolio governance and stage gate reviews; surface risks/issues early and drive timely decisions.
Provide concise updates on portfolio health, milestones, and decisions needed; influence outcomes with data-based recommendations
Translate strategy, market trends, and customer needs into a prioritized technology roadmap and business cases.
Align stakeholders on problem statements, success metrics, timelines, and trade-offs; manage expectations and communications across functions and regions
Qualifications
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree with Master's Degree as a plus
Minimum Experience
5-10+ of industrial experience on new product/application development
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience in polymer processing (especially injection molding and extrusion), and experience is leading product/application development efforts required.
Experience with acrylic/PMMA and/or PC, PC/ABS, ABS materials strongly preferred; experience in the markets of interest (E&E and B&C) preferred
Experience and/or training in polymer characterization, testing, and melt processing.
Proficiency with PC software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, experimental design software).
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
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About Trinseo S.A.
Trinseo S.A., a materials company, manufactures and markets synthetic rubber, latex binders, and plastic products in Europe, the United States, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through six segments: Latex Binders, Synthetic Rubber, Performance Plastics, Polystyrene, Feedstocks, and Americas Styrenics. It offers latex binders that are used in coatings, construction materials, and paper and paperboard coatings; and synthetic rubber products, such as styrene-butadiene, neodymium-polybutadiene, and solution styrene-butadiene rubbers that are used in tires, modification of bitumen, and footwear. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
