New Business Development Engineer PMMA

Overview

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

Responsibilities

 

New Business Development

• Identify new business opportunities and applications and support customer trials on various processes including injection molding, extrusion and compounding, suggest process parameters, trouble-shooting, and prepare reports/presentations to support key projects and programs.
• Stays up to date on developments in key markets of interest (automotive, CE, optical, medical and film), relevant processes (injection molding, extrusion, compounding), equipment, software, product design.
• Develop 3rd party molding and testing in the region to support new product and application development for PMMA resins.
• Maintain close partnership with global teams (commercial and new business development teams) and external stakeholders to accelerate new product/application development efforts.
• Represent Trinseo/Altuglas in strategic customer meeting (including global accounts, key validation partners), conferences, tradeshows, and industry trade organizations.

 

Technical Service

• Provide technical support to APAC customers by responding to customer inquiries on products and literature in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide technical support at customer trials, which includes setting up equipment, conducting trials, and troubleshooting polymer processing issues.
• Conduct or assist in customer training on Altuglas PMMA technology and market communication efforts.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor  Minimum Experiences: 5-10 of industrial experience on technical service and application development   Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in polymer processing (injection molding and film extrusion), and experience in leading product/application development projects required.
• Experience with acrylic/PMMA materials in automotive, CE, optical and medical markets preferred.
• Experience and/or training in polymer characterization, testing, and melt processing.
• Proficiency with PC software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, experimental design software).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Fluency in both Chinese and English.

 

Equity and InclusionWith our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences, and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.