ADTS (Engin/Chem/Spec)

Avient Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials technology company is seeking a professional to drive new product development focused on thermoplastic compounds in Singapore. Responsibilities include formulating products, conducting necessary testing, and resolving technical issues. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience with strong knowledge in plastic formulation and polymer processing. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This role supports continuous innovation to enhance customer offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial experience in product development of thermoplastic compounds or plastic masterbatches.
• Knowledge of plastic formulation and hands-on experience in polymer processing.
• Practical experience in polymeric material analysis including thermal and mechanical characterization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of new applications and product launch testing plans.
• Identify technical specifications required for established customers.
• Document and prepare product specifications incorporating company products.

Skills

Industrial experience in product development of thermoplastic compounds

Knowledge of plastic formulation

Hands-on experience in polymer processing

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Interface with internal and external customers and stakeholders to plan and develop new products based on customer/market requirements and company objectives
• Formulate compounds to meet customers’ requirements with respect to mechanical properties, electrical properties, flame resistance, weather resistance, aesthetic appearance, etc.
• Conduct necessary material testing and evaluation to support product development
• Troubleshoot, investigate and resolve technical problems, and provide technical guidance and support throughout the product lifecycle
• Explore new technologies and raw materials that can enhance product offerings to fulfill customer needs
• Create and maintain documentation including testing reports, and work instruction procedures for laboratory equipment
• Collaborate with QC and Production teams to support manufacturing trials, product scaling, and quality control processes

Job Description

• Interface with internal and external customers and stakeholders to plan and develop new products based on customer/market requirements and company objectives
• Formulate compounds to meet customers’ requirements with respect to mechanical properties, electrical properties, flame resistance, weather resistance, aesthetic appearance, etc.
• Conduct necessary material testing and evaluation to support product development
• Troubleshoot, investigate and resolve technical problems, and provide technical guidance and support throughout the product lifecycle
• Explore new technologies and raw materials that can enhance product offerings to fulfill customer needs
• Create and maintain documentation including testing reports, and work instruction procedures for laboratory equipment
• Collaborate with QC and Production teams to support manufacturing trials, product scaling, and quality control processes

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of new application, product launch testing plan, data analysis, and/or communication of results.
• Identify technical specifications required for established Avient customers.
• Documentation and preparation of product specifications incorporating Avient products and services into customer applications.
• Participates in resolution of customer complaints/issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in development of new application, product launch testing plan, data analysis, and/or communication of results.
• Identify technical specifications required for established Avient customers.
• Documentation and preparation of product specifications incorporating Avient products and services into customer applications.
• Participates in resolution of customer complaints/issues.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of industrial experience in product development of thermoplastic compounds or plastic masterbatches
• Knowledge of plastic formulation and hands‑on experience in polymer processing such as compounding, injection molding and extrusion
• Practical experience in polymeric material analysis including thermal and mechanical characterisation
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective communication skills with all levels of employment both verbally and in writing