Advanced ADTS (Engin/Scien/Tchnlgst)

Avient Corporation; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation is seeking a PD&C ADTS Engineer to develop, optimize, and support polymer extrusion processes used to manufacture wire and cable products. The role focuses on insulation and jacketing operations using thermoplastics and thermoset materials.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and suppliers to improve productivity, product quality, material performance, and process reliability while aligning with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of polymer extrusion principles.
• Experience in insulation/jacketing of wires and cables.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize extrusion processes for insulation and jacketing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Translate material science and process engineering into improvements.

Skills

Polymer extrusion

Wire & cable

Process optimization

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.