Westlake · 2 hours ago
Research & Support Engineer (Principal Engineer)
Longview, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expWestlake is a company focused on polyethylene resin development and optimization. The Research & Support Engineer provides advanced technical expertise and collaborates closely with Polymer and Applications Labs to deliver innovative solutions and support the PE resin portfolio.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for polymer characterization (rheology, morphology, properties) for product development, plant, and customer needs
Drive improvements in resin performance and maintain up-to-date analytical capabilities
Act as principal investigator to design and conduct laboratory experiments internally and externally
Analyze, interpret, and report experimental results with actionable recommendations
Lead or assist in research projects, planning, data collection, and evaluation
Collaborate with stakeholders (TS&D, Commercial, Manufacturing) to resolve issues and identify value-added opportunities
Serve as a member of the Technology Leadership Team and contribute to strategic initiatives
Apply expertise to define and solve complex or ambiguous technical problems
Build and maintain strong relationships to align projects with business objectives
Communicate findings through reports, presentations, and stakeholder updates
Stay current on industry developments through literature, patents, and conferences
Engage with vendors and suppliers to evaluate products and adopt best practices
Mentor and coach team members; provide training and support for technical development
Protect intellectual property and support patent filings and legal processes
Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards in all lab activities
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field; Ph.D. preferred
Minimum 10 years of engineering/technology experience related to polyolefin resins, or equivalent extensive experience with a B.S. degree
Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry, structure-property relationships, characterization techniques, and polyolefin resin manufacturing
Familiarity with product formulation (additives), applications, and performance characteristics
Ability to design experiments, analyze laboratory and manufacturing data, and interpret results for resin properties and performance
Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines (TS&D, Commercial, Manufacturing) and lead cross-functional initiatives
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills and proficiency with relevant software tools
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
CEO
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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