EP PAD Process Engineer

The purpose of this position is to develop and support all technical activities related to compounding process engineering of Engineered Polymer Compounds and PP Compounds for LyondellBasell’s North American Advanced Polymer Solutions business. The Engineered Plastics Product and Applications Development (PAD) Process Engineer will be responsible for the process development of new and existing products, production scale up into manufacturing operations, formulation transfers between manufacturing locations, and process improvements to increase product quality and/or production rate.

QUALLIFICATIONS

Education:  Minimum requirement is a Bachelor degree in areas including Polymer Science, Material Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, and Chemistry.

Experience:  Minimum requirement is entry level based on the education requirement outlined above. Intimate knowledge of polymer processing equipment, processing methods, auxiliary equipment and tooling, processing design criteria such as screw configuration and equipment set up, and the ability to operate such equipment. Preferred is 5+ years working experience with Polymers or Polymer Compound development and/or compounding process support, preferably in one or more Engineered Plastics, including polymers such as Styrenics (ABS, ASA, etc.), Nylon, Polyesters, Polycarbonate, PBT, Polymer Alloys, TPE/TPV materials, PP Compounds. Working knowledge of additives (such as fillers, impact modifiers, compatibilizers, stabilizers, etc.) is also preferred.

Knowledge of the properties, characteristics and processing behavior of polymeric materials, additives, and functional modifiers, with general product formulation knowledge.

Responsible for “cradle to grave” process support to the formulation of compounded Engineered resins for use in broad spectrum of targeted applications.  Key skills include:  Candidate must have ability to relate fundamental polymer and property concepts to develop and resolve material problems related to manufacturing and customer applications and also competence in general engineering principles. Candidate possess the skill sets of calculating specific energy, volumetric limitations, heat balance equations, and residence time with the ability to extrapolate the above data between compounding technologies for traditional and reactive extrusion compounding.

A. Schulman, a LyondellBasell Company, is a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Since 1928, the Company has been providing innovative solutions to meet its customers' demanding requirements. The Company's customers span a wide range of markets such as packaging, mobility, building & construction, electronics & electrical, agriculture, personal care & hygiene, sports, leisure & home, custom services and others. The Company employs approximately 5,000 people and has 58 manufacturing facilities globally. A. Schulman, a LyondellBasell Company, reported net sales of approximately $2.4 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015. Additional information about A. Schulman, a LyondellBasell Company, can be found at www.aschulman.com.

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