Application Development Technical Service Engineer

at Avient Corporation in McHenry, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Summary
The Application Development & Technical Service (ADTS) Engineer will be responsible for recommending appropriate Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) and Engineered Thermoplastics (ETPs) for customer applications and optimizing customer processes, while also providing education/training on how to design applications and tooling. The candidate will also participate in the resolution of customer complaints, as needed. ADTS Engineer may also be responsible for developing testing plans and procedures, data analysis, and communication of results for new applications and product launches. Travel within North America, Central America, South America and Canada. Up to 60% may be required as needed.
Essential Functions
Support application evaluation and material selection
Attend process trials of new and existing products
Troubleshoot processing problems at existing customers
Engage customers on quality issues as well as process and technology questions
Create product part or mold design and processing/troubleshooting literature for each product line
Construct presentations and provide processing and design training to the customer
Interpret and analyze customer part drawings, mold filling simulation, elemental analysis, etc.
Additional support as needed to internal customers - Sales, Product Management, Technology, Manufacturing.
Familiarization of current and legacy product portfolio.
Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience
Bachelors in Plastics Engineering or related Engineering field required.
Advanced degree or experience a plus
1+ year's related experience (including internship/co-op experience) preferred
Injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming experience a plus

Competencies
Strong injection molding and/or extrusion processing skills. Knowledge of other processing methods a plus
Strong mold and part design skills
Capability to think outside the box and work on cutting edge concepts
Proficiency with SolidWorks and Moldflow (or similar software)
Understanding of plastics materials and compounding processes
Performs work with speed and accuracy.
Adheres to internal Avient policies and rules. Interprets Technical Data sheets (TDS) / Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and provide proper instruction
Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.
Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.
These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Leadership / Communication Skills
Strong communication skills required, both oral and written (technical and non-technical)
Able to present ideas and results in a logical manner
Receptive to ideas and feedback
Responds to emails/calls and provides detailed reports in appropriate fashion and timeframe.
Understands project purpose and commitment required. Able to present ideas and results in a logical manner.
Can effectively communicate technical information with other functions that are non-technical.
Works seamlessly with others without difficulty.
Bi-lingual with Spanish is a plus
Must be able to travel by car or airplane.

Physical Demands
Must be able to work in laboratory, plant and processing environments.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear.
Occasionally required to sit.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, and ability to differentiate color.
Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc.
Occasionally work in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is loud.
The individual will be required to work extensively at a computer screen and will, at times, sit at a desk for extended periods.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements
Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S... For full info follow application link.

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