Field Technical Service Engineer

Celanese; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 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 is REMOTE with ideal locations in MI, IL, WI, MN, IN or OH, requiring up to 80% travel and close collaboration with product and commercial teams to solve processing issues and support new product development.

Develop processing recommendations, design experiments, document results, and build strong customer relationships to position

Qualifications

• 10+ years of polymer processing experience.
• Scientific molding certification is a plus.
• Hands-on experience operating injection molding equipment.
• Experience supporting OEMs or tiers is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Solve customer polymer processing issues using fundamental polymer knowledge, processing skills, and intuition.
• Independently design experiments to determine effects of processing variables on materials and customer products.
• Document key results and processing parameters in standardized form and upload to repository.
• Understand polymer analytical testing and connect results to processing, chemistry, and observations.
• Interface with product teams to support new product development.
• Collaborate with commercial team on customer projects and keep them updated on status and concerns.
• Aid in developing processing recommendations for new and existing products.
• Develop strong relationships with customers to position Celanese as the partner of choice.

Skills

Polymer processing

Experimental design

Customer relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Polymer Science/Materials Science or related

Tools

CAE tools

Process simulation

Injection molding knowledge

Job description

Overview:

• *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.

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.