Polymer Applications Lead: Elastomer & PP Solutions

Exxon Mobil; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil Baytown, TX is seeking a Polymers Application Development Technologist to advance polyolefin elastomer and polypropylene applications. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with marketing, research, and sales, and delivering innovative customer-focused solutions.

You will spend significant time on-site at the Baytown Technology and Engineering Complex with occasional trips to Spring, TX, and travel within North America for trials.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related degree.
• 5–10 years of industry experience in polyolefin application conversion technologies.
• Solid understanding of polymer characterization methods.
• Proficiency in statistics, analytical problem-solving, and hands-on laboratory experimentation.
• Highly organized, computer-literate, and effective in written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills; collaborative team player.
• Specialization in highly filled application compounding is a plus.
• Familiarity with polyolefin elastomer and polypropylene manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated application development project teams to develop new polyolefin elastomer and polypropylene application solutions in existing and new markets.
• Work with marketing, product development, research, and sales.
• Communicate and share new solution approaches with PP, VistamaxxTM, and ExactTM businesses.
• Provide technical support to customers converting polyolefin resins into finished products.
• Support IP strategy and IP-related activities.
• Represent ExxonMobil in interactions with customers, external partners, academics, and industry forums.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure quality assurance for customer and application deliverables.
• Mentor and support development of early-career colleagues.

Skills

Polyolefin apps

Statistics

Lab experiments

Tech communication

Collaboration

IP knowledge

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Polymer fields

Job description

ExxonMobil Baytown, TX is seeking a Polymers Application Development Technologist to advance polyolefin elastomer and polypropylene applications. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with marketing, research, and sales, and delivering innovative customer-focused solutions.

You will spend significant time on-site at the Baytown Technology and Engineering Complex with occasional trips to Spring, TX, and travel within North America for trials.