Polymers Application Development Technologist - Advanced
Core
Help grow the ProxximaTM polyolefin thermoset system business by supporting customers in converting from existing thermoset products to new resin formulations based on cyclic C5 monomers.
Role type
Senior Application Development Technologist (Thermoset Composites)
Builds
ProxximaTM polyolefin thermoset systems for applications including rebar, electric vehicle parts, construction, wind turbine blades, and anticorrosion coatings.
Domain
Advanced materials / Chemical engineering / Composite manufacturing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Thermoset composite fabrication, Process optimization, Troubleshooting, Technical reporting, Market analysis, Equipment upgrade guidance, Team mentoring
Preferred skills
Customer engagement, Initiative, Analytical problem solving, Cross-functional collaboration, Effective communication
Technologies
Pultrusion, Vacuum assisted (VA) resin transfer molding (RTM), Filament winding, Open mold, Reaction injection molding (RIM)
Responsibilities
Provide on-site technical support for composite production via pultrusion, VA, HP RTM, filament winding, open mold, and RIM processes; Assist customers in optimizing and troubleshooting processes for ProxximaTM resins; Provide market insights to guide new application developments and inform business strategy; Author technical reports, publications, and promotional materials; Train and mentor less experienced colleagues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic input