Technical Support Engineer

Listgrove Ltd; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the polymers sector, seeks a Technical Support Engineer to provide expertise and support to the sales team across Europe. This role requires a degree in Science or Chemistry, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to meet technical customer needs. Opportunities include collaboration with the R&D team, industry representation, and engagement in customer-focused technical projects.

Prestations

Unrivalled Industry Networks

Five Decades of Market Intelligence

HR Qualified Professionals

Qualifications

• Technical service experience required.
• Fluency in English and French, German is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsabilités

• Offer technical assistance to sales team.
• Develop presentations addressing customer needs.
• Manage technical projects and liaise with R&D.

Connaissances

Communication

Analytical Skills

Proactivity

Organizational Skills

Formation

Degree in Science, Chemistry, Materials or Polymers

Description du poste

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Technical Support Engineer

The Client :

Listgrove has partnered with a major chemicals company with a worldwide turnover, of over €2 billion per year. The polymer additives division is an essential part of the business offering innovative solutions that enhance the performance of polymers through the entire life cycle including recycling. Its extensive range of additives includes specialty additives such as proprietary light stabilizers, nucleating and clarifying agents, flame retardants, used in a wide variety of markets.

Key Responsibilities :

• Offer technical assistance to the sales team in response to customer inquiries across all product lines.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify new customer needs and provide technical solutions.
• Participate in joint visits with the sales team to deliver technical services to European customers.
• Liaise with the R&D team in Japan for specialized technical recommendations when necessary.
• Utilize and present existing technical materials to customers.
• Develop customized presentations to address specific customer requirements and facilitate technical discussions.
• Manage and coordinate specific technical projects for customers, providing input to the R&D Laboratory in Japan.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and trade fairs to promote products and services.

Market Needs & Innovation :

• Gather and analyse new market needs through customer interactions.
• Communicate identified market needs and data requirements to the R&D team.

Education and Experience :

• Degree educated Science, Chemistry, Materials or Polymers
• Experience in technical service
• Experience in the field of polymers (additives would be advantageous)
• Fluent in English and French- German would be an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate customer requirements succinctly
• Ability to question and listen to customers
• Curious, pro-active, structured and organized
• Ability to work autonomously

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f / m / d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application

To apply please contact Jason Hutchison

0044 (0) 1789 207070

Why select Listgrove?

• Five Decades of Market Intelligence
• Unrivalled Industry Networks
• Recognised International brand
• HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions :

Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Plastics Live UK, The advanced materials show UK, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025

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