Medical TPU Technical Service Engineer

Lubrizol IMEA; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Brecksville, OH is seeking a Technical Service Engineer to apply core polymer science and engineering to medical device TPU applications. You will work with manufacturing sites and customers, developing expertise in TPU properties, processing, testing, and regulatory considerations.

Travel up to 25% domestically to visit customers and plants, with opportunities to leverage digital tools like AI-enabled analytics and shared platforms to improve process reliability and

Qualifications

• BS in a technical field (Engineering, Chemistry, Bio Chemistry or related field).
• Commitment to safety and quality practices.
• 3+ years of experience with running process or analytical test equipment.
• Prior experience in an R&D laboratory setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, collaboration abilities, and ability to write technical reports.
• Familiarity with thermal processing of polymers.
• Strong aptitude for learning new digital tools (AI, ELNs, Teams, SharePoint).
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Define technical evaluation strategies for changes to existing products and processes at our manufacturing locations.
• Coordinate test sample creation and test entry.
• Review data and determine acceptability of results and potential impact on resulting product properties and performance and advise product management and commercial team regarding technical approval of changes to products.
• Work with procurement to define technical requirements when new raw materials/suppliers are under consideration.
• Work with product management and sales to structure change communication with customers for existing products.
• Create customer-facing data documents and addresses customers’ technical questions regarding notified product changes.
• Develop and utilize your broad understanding of TPUs, their processing methods, and their applications in medical devices to protect current business and establish new business.
• Provide support for sales activities such as data/sample requests, customer trials, and technical meetings.
• Travel up to 25% domestically to visit customers and manufacturing sites.

Skills

Engineering

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Communication

Digital tools

MS Office

Education

BS in a technical field

Tools

ELNs

SharePoint

Teams

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation in Brecksville, OH is seeking a Technical Service Engineer to apply core polymer science and engineering to medical device TPU applications. You will work with manufacturing sites and customers, developing expertise in TPU properties, processing, testing, and regulatory considerations.

Travel up to 25% domestically to visit customers and plants, with opportunities to leverage digital tools like AI-enabled analytics and shared platforms to improve process reliability and