Remote Field Technical Service Engineer - Polymers Molding

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

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