Remote Field Technical Service Engineer (Polymer Processing)

Celanese; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; 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. Remote work is acceptable with ideal locations in MI, IL, WI, MN, IN or OH.

The role involves solving polymer processing issues, designing experiments, documenting results, and collaborating with product teams and the commercial group. Travel up to 80% to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of polymer processing experience required; BS in related discipline preferred.
• 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, CAD, or process simulation tools is a plus.
• Readiness to travel up to 80% to customer or Celanese sites.

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.

Skills

Polymer processing

Injection molding

Polymer materials

Process simulation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD

Process simulation tools

Job description

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

The role involves solving polymer processing issues, designing experiments, documenting results, and collaborating with product teams and the commercial group. Travel up to 80% to customer sites is expected.