Development Engineer

Covestro AG; Deerfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Covestro AG is seeking a driven engineer to develop modified and new grades of TPU, polycarbonate, and film and sheet products. You will lead development projects, document progress, and interact with customers and the internal commercial organization to translate requirements into commercially viable technologies.

The role focuses on developing TPU film applications and providing technical service to Specialty Films TPU customers, with opportunities to influence capital-investment projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4+ years relevant professional experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering with 2+ years relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. degree or equivalent in engineering with 1+ year relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop modified and new grades of TPU, polycarbonate, and film/ sheet products.
• Develop multi-layer and cast-on-carrier products.
• Lead key development projects and document progress.
• Interact with customers and internal commercial teams to understand requirements for new products.
• Develop new applications for TPU films and provide technical service to TPU customers.
• Support projects that require capital investments.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Ph.D. in engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop modified and new grades of TPU, polycarbonate, and film and sheet products
• Develop multi-layer and cast-on-carrier products
• Lead key development projects
• Document and report progress of the product development programs
• Support projects that require capital investments
• Independently interact with customers and internal commercial organization to thoroughly understand customer requirements in order to effectively contribute to new product development
• Contribute to developing new applications for TPU films
• Provide technical service to Specialty Films TPU customers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant professional experience
• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline with 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline with 1+ year of relevant professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering or plastics engineering
• Specific experience with manufacturing or development of plastic films, including thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate (PC), or similar
• Specific familiarity with DOE software such as JMP or Minitab

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate development activities into commercially viable technologies and products
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence others
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Salary range: $103,763 - $192,644

This is a full time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period).

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