Technical Manager, Estane

Lubrizol; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubrizol is seeking a senior technical professional to lead development and application efforts for ESD polymer products, collaborating with customers, sales, manufacturing, and global teams across Southeast Asia.

The role focuses on extending ESD platform capabilities, accelerating commercialization, and developing people, with emphasis on TPU business growth and strong technical support for partners in the region.

Qualifications

• Master or above degree in Polymers, Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related subjects.
• 5+ years of polymer application and product development experience.
• Strong understanding of structure-processing-property relationships in polymers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication to diverse audiences (internal & external).
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and commercialization of ESD/IDP polymer products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and process tech for scale-up and cost reduction.
• Support product portfolios and technology roadmaps to maintain competitiveness.
• Interface with key customers, delivering high-quality technical support for ESD business.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into material solutions.
• Lead trials, qualification activities, troubleshooting, and commercialization projects.
• Assist in complaint investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as technical contact for TPU customers across Southeast Asia.
• Provide tech support to manufacturing: technology transfer, scale-up, troubleshooting.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders and address gaps.
• Translate requirements into product specifications for existing or new directions.
• Identify applications and opportunities, build platform capabilities.
• Monitor competitive polymers and technologies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Global Technology teams.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery.
• Mentor and develop Seremban technical team.

Skills

Polymer application

Product development

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

English fluency

Polymer property evaluation

Education

Master's or higher in Polymers, Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related subjects

Job description

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At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The purpose of this role is to lead the development technical service and application development activities of ESD polymer products while serving as a key technical partner for TPU business growth across Southeast Asia. The position requires close collaboration with customers, sales, manufacturing, and global technology teams to drive innovation, solve customer challenges, accelerate commercialization, and support strategic business growth; be responsible for ESD platform capacities enhancement and people development.

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 business opportunities across Southeast Asia.
• Provide scientific and technical support to manufacturing / operations: technology transfer, scale-up, troubleshooting.
• Proactively communicate with different stakeholders on project progress and timely address potential gaps and barriers
• Translate application requirements into product specifications of existing products or new direction for product development.
• Identify potential applications and marketing opportunities, build the application development platforms with focus and propose the capabilities set up.
• Maintain awareness of competitive products and technologies in related fields
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Management, Regulatory, and Global Technology teams to achieve business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure effective execution and successful project delivery.
• People development by providing timely feedback & appraisal, Provide leadership in mentoring Seremban technical team.

REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS:

Education Background:

• Master and above degree in Polymers, Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related subjects

Technical Skills:

• 5+ years of polymer application & product development working experience
• In-depth understanding of polymer structure-processing-property relationship, hands-on experience in product & compounding formulation development
• Strong analytical and problem anticipation & solving skills;
• ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences (internal & external)
• highly motivated towards goals & objectives
• Fluency in oral and written English
• Well versed in polymer property evaluation including physical, mechanical and electrical properties based on Standards such as ASTM, ISO, ANSI, UL and others.

Other Experiences Preferred:

• Compounding product recipe experience on various engineering plastic, including PC/PEEK/PP/COC
• Familiar with extrusion/molding process.
• Deep understanding of thermoplastic elastomer property, including TPU, TPE, TPV, TPEE.

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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