Technical Leader, ESD/TPU Polymer Solutions

The Lubrizol Corporation; Seremban; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in Malaysia seeks a senior technical professional to lead development and application activities for ESD polymer products across Southeast Asia. You will partner with manufacturing, process technology, and global teams to scale-up, optimize processes, and drive commercialization while solving customer challenges.

Ideally, you bring 5+ years in polymer application and product development, strong communication skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Master and above degree in Polymers, Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related subjects.
• 5+ years of polymer application & product development working experience.
• In-depth understanding of polymer structure-processing-property relationship; hands-on formulation development.
• Strong analytical and problem-anticipation/solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences (internal & external).
• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Well versed in polymer property evaluation per ASTM, ISO, ANSI, UL and others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimization, and commercialization of ESD/IDP polymer products and solutions.
• Partner with manufacturing and process technology teams to support scale-up, process optimization, quality improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support product portfolio development and technology roadmaps to strengthen market competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for key customers, building strong relationships and providing high-quality technical support in ESD business.
• Work closely with customers to understand application requirements, identify technical challenges, and deliver material solutions.
• Lead customer trials, qualification activities, troubleshooting efforts, and commercialization projects.
• Support customer complaint investigation and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Act as the key technical contact for TPU customers and opportunities across Southeast Asia.
• Provide scientific and technical support to manufacturing/operations: technology transfer, scale-up, troubleshooting.
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders on project progress and address gaps and barriers.
• Translate application requirements into product specifications for existing or new products.
• Identify applications and marketing opportunities, build the application development platforms and capabilities.
• Maintain awareness of competitive products and technologies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Management, Regulatory, and Global Technology teams to achieve business goals.
• Lead cross-functional project teams for successful delivery.
• Mentor the Seremban technical team with timely feedback and leadership.

Skills

Polymer science

Product development

Project management

Customer-facing

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Polymers/Material Science/Chemical Eng.

Job description

The Lubrizol Corporation in Malaysia seeks a senior technical professional to lead development and application activities for ESD polymer products across Southeast Asia. You will partner with manufacturing, process technology, and global teams to scale-up, optimize processes, and drive commercialization while solving customer challenges.

Ideally, you bring 5+ years in polymer application and product development, strong communication skills, and fluency in English.