Advanced ADTS (Engin/Scien/Tchnlgst)

Avient Corporation; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation seeks a PD&C ADTS Engineer to develop, optimize, and support polymer extrusion processes for insulation and jacketing in wire and cable products. You will work with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to improve productivity, quality, and process reliability using XLPE, HFFR, TPE, and specialty compounds.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on wire and cable extrusion experience with polymer processing knowledge and can translate material science principles into improved

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Polymer/Materials/Mechanical/Chemical) is required.
• Hands-on experience with polymer extrusion in wire and cable is essential.
• Familiarity with insulation/jacketing extrusion and material types (XLPE, HFFR, TPE) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and support polymer extrusion processes for insulation/jacketing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to improve productivity and process reliability.
• Translate polymer science/engineering principles into improved product quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Polymer processing

Extrusion

Wire & cable

Process optimization

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Job description

The PD&C ADTS Engineer develops, optimizes, and supports polymer extrusion processes used to manufacture wire and cable or fiber products. The role focuses on insulation and jacketing extrusion operations using thermoplastic and thermoset materials, including XLPE, HFFR, TPE, and specialty compounds. Working closely with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, material suppliers, and customers, this position improves productivity, quality, material performance, and process reliability while supporting applicable industry standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong polymer processing knowledge with hands-on wire and cable manufacturing experience and can translate material science and process engineering principles into improved product quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.