ExxonMobil · 2 days ago
Sr. Product Development Engineer
Baytown, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, and they are seeking a Sr. Product Development Engineer to help grow their ProxximaTM polyolefin thermoset system business. The role involves developing new products, understanding structure-property relationships, and collaborating with various teams to optimize product performance and commercialize new projects.
ChemicalEnergyFossil FuelsOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Develop fundamental understanding of polymer product relationships between molecular structure, processing, and properties aimed at developing new products and applications
Writing technical reports, white papers, articles for publication, collateral, and/or patents
Progress new projects to commercialization using rigorous stage / gate process
Provides expertise and consults for major troubleshooting and quality improvements of commercial operation at customers and Proxxima manufacturing sites
Support process development through product structure – property relationship development, seeking to optimize process/plant performance
Strong interface with the Business team, Process Engineering and Manufacturing groups
Identify and acquire capital equipment / technology required to scale-up products from laboratory / pilot scale to commercial applications
Qualification
Required
Minimum B.S., preferably, M.S. or Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
5-10 yrs. industrial work experience developing polydicyclopentadiene (poly DCPD) thermoset formulations or similar high Tg thermosets
Demonstrated expertise in statistics, analytical techniques and problem solving
Proficient in use of computers and possess excellent administrative and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
Must be hands on and willing to conduct own lab work with limited technician support
Good team player and self-motivated
Preferred
Fundamental understanding of thermoset polymer structure-property relationships
Fundamental understanding of performance enhancing additives such as rubbers and plasticizers
Fundamental understanding in polymerization reaction kinetics, particularly those related to ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) or general chain growth polymerization
Knowledge of major thermoset markets and applications
Knowledge of common thermoset processing and conversion technologies such as reaction injection molding, vacuum and high-pressure resin transfer molding, pultrusion, filament winding, and spray coatings
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good team player
Knowledgeable of Intellectual property assessment/procurement
Benefits
Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
Company
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil is an international oil and gas company that provides energy that helps underpin growing economies.
501-1000 employees
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Leadership Team
Darren Woods
CEO and Chairman
Jeff Carvell
Chief Technology Officer (InterOil Asset)
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