Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose-we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress-is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.
We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.
We are looking for:
- You will provide strong technical expertise and value to our customers by leveraging the entire product portfolio, resources, and know-how of the Global Business Unit (GBU).
- Solvay Specialty Polymers is looking for creative, curious self-starters and leaders interested in non-routine challenges to join the Technical Development team in North America and support several Electronics and Industrial markets.
- You will be responsible for providing technical application development expertise to customers and will interact with the internal organization (commercial teams, application development team, R&D, Manufacturing, etc.) to develop total customer solutions.
We count on you:
- You will work directly with customers in collaboration with the sales and marketing to identify & develop application opportunities where Solvay’s specialty polymers add value and solve customer problems.
- Elicit a complete set of customer requirements and develop the value proposition of Solvay materials.
- In this position, you’ll work directly with the global CTD community and our Research and Development teams, to lead the development and implementation of solutions for customer applications. This includes polymer material recommendation and validation, design support for metal to plastic conversion, prototyping support, tooling design recommendations, testing, and processing assistance.
- The CTD Engineer provides technical training and literature for both internal and external use about designing with polymers, polymer selection, polymer processing, simulation and prototyping.
- This position is championing sustainability solutions.
- Being part of a community implies to collaboratively interact and share expertise with the global CTD team, and create technical marketing literature.
You can count on us:
- This job will bring long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world’s leading chemical companies.
- Excellent training and development possibilities are available.
- You will acquire dynamic market knowledge and competitive landscape understanding.
- You will be part of a a dedicated mentoring plan to develop the needed knowledge of Solvay solutions.
You will bring:
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent applicable technical degree. Advanced degree is preferred.
- More than five (5) years of experience in a technical position working with polymers.
- Hands-on experience working with polymers in a manufacturing environment (extrusion, injection molding, compression molding).
- Experience in part and tooling design and failure analysis is an added value for the position.
- Direct experience in the relevant E&I industries, i.e. semiconductor, oil & gas, electronic connectors and sensors applications/customers/tiers is a plus.
- The ability to execute projects with short life cycles is helping project management in this role.
- Demonstrating the ability to work independently and effectively to build deep relationships with both external customers and within a global Solvay team is needed to effectively contribute to the success of the GBU.
- Strong communication skills, together with customer-focus, are key for the proper connection with internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to apply technical knowledge in a customer-facing and commercial environment will allow to develop strong and fruitful customers’ relationships.
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to assess data (quantitative, qualitative) will boost new developments and opportunities.
You will get:
- The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $90,000 to $130,000.00 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
- 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
- Training platform for all employees
- Free language courses (24 languages available)
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Additional Information:
- Location: Alpharetta, GA
- For proper connection with customers, you will be willing and able to travel 50-60% of the time.
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