Field Technical Service Engineer

Celanese; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese Engineered Materials is seeking a Field Technical Service engineer with strong polymer processing experience to join the Americas FTS organization. The role supports remote work with ideal locations in MI, IL, WI, MN, IN or OH.

You will independently design experiments to study polymer processing variables, document key results, and interface with product teams to support new product development. Travel up to 80% is expected to visit customers and Celanese sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of polymer processing experience required.
• BS in a related discipline preferred.
• Scientific molding certification is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding; other methods a plus.
• Experience supporting OEMs or tier suppliers is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAE design tools or process simulation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Solve customer polymer processing issues using fundamental knowledge.
• Independently design experiments to study processing variables.
• Document results and parameters in standardized forms.
• Interface with product teams to support new product development.
• Travel up to 80% to customer sites or Celanese sites.
• Collaborate with commercial team on customer projects and status updates.
• Develop processing recommendations for customers.

Skills

Polymer processing

Injection molding

Polymer materials

Tool design

CAE / process simulation

Travel readiness

Scientific molding certification

Education

BS in related discipline

Tools

Computer Aided Engineer

Job description

*REMOTE - Ideal locations would be MI, IL, WI, MN, IN or OH.

Celanese Engineered Materials is seeking a Field Technical Service engineer with strong polymer processing experience and fundamental knowledge of polymers and scientific molding to join the Americas FTS (Field Technical Service) organization.

Responsibilities:

• Solve customer polymer processing issues utilizing fundamental polymer knowledge, polymer processing skills, and intuition.
• Independently design experiments to determine the effect of polymer processing variables on our materials and the customer product.
• Document key results and processing parameters used during engagements into our standardized form and upload to our repository.
• Understand appropriate polymer analytical testing connecting results to polymer processing, chemistry, and customer observations.
• Interface with product teams to support new product development.
• Collaborate closely with commercial team on customer projects keeping them updated on status and concerns.
• Aid in developing processing recommendations of new and existing products for customers.
• Develop strong relationships with customers to aid in Celanese being the partner of choice.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of polymer processing experience required; BS in related discipline preferred. Scientific molding certification is a plus.
• Hands on practical experience operating injection molding equipment; experience in other processing methods in addition to injection molding is a plus.
• Expertise in polymer materials and plastics processing; work experience supporting OEMs or tiers directly is a plus.
• Proficiency in tool and/or plastic part design, Computer Aided Engineer, or process simulation tools is a plus.
• Readiness to travel up to 80% to customer or Celanese sites.