Covestro Deutschland AG

Development Engineer

Covestro Deutschland AG$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 4+ years of experience; OR Master's degree with 2 years; OR Ph.D. with 1+ year of experience.
  • Degree in chemical or plastics engineering preferred.
  • Experience in manufacturing/development of plastic films like TPU or polycarbonate.
  • Familiarity with DOE software like JMP or Minitab is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new and modified TPU and polycarbonate film products.
  • Create multi-layer and cast-on-carrier products.
  • Lead critical product development projects.
  • Document and report on progress in product development.
  • Support investment-driven projects.
  • Interact with customers to understand their requirements effectively.
  • Contribute to new applications for TPU films.
  • Provide technical support to Specialty Films TPU customers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Career growth potential within a specialized field.
  • Collaboration with a team of experts in the industry.
  • Hands-on involvement in impactful product development.
  • Supportive company culture that values curiosity and teamwork.
Full Job Description
The primary responsibility of this role is to perform product and process development in the film and sheet processing of the Specialty Films subdivision.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities:
  • Develop modified and new grades of TPU, polycarbonate, and film and sheet products
  • Develop multi-layer and cast-on-carrier products
  • Lead key development projects
  • Document and report progress of the product development programs
  • Support projects that require capital investments
  • Independently interact with customers and internal commercial organization to thoroughly understand customer requirements in order to effectively contribute to new product development;
  • Contribute to developing new applications for TPU films
  • Provide technical service to Specialty Films TPU customers


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant professional experience; OR Master's degree in an engineering discipline with 2 years of relevant professional experience; OR Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline with 1+ year of relevant professional experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in chemical engineering or plastics engineering
  • Specific experience with manufacturing or development of plastic films, including thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate (PC), or similar
  • Specific familiarity with DOE software such as JMP or Minitab


Knowledge and Skills:
  • Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
  • Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to translate development activities into commercially viable technologies and products
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence others
  • Strong computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Thorough understanding of statistical methods in experimental design (DOE)


YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

About Covestro Deutschland AG

Covestro is a German company that produces high-performance polymers and plastics. The company was spun off from Bayer in 2015 and is now a separate publicly traded entity. Covestro's products are used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, and electronics. The company has operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas and employs over 16,000 people.
Learn more about Covestro Deutschland AG
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16,800 employees
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Founded
2015

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