Celanese · 3 weeks ago
Senior Engineer, Color Technology
Florence, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCelanese is seeking a Color Developer with experience in the coloring of plastics. The role involves developing new color products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring products meet customer needs while aligning with market initiatives.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Stephanie Rossi, PhD
Responsibilities
Develop new products in all Celanese resins systems including engineered thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers, and some amorphous resins. Development efforts may include color formulation development, color matching, stabilization development, product additive enhancements, and compounding process improvements
Identify internal and external customers’ technical needs to develop products that meet or exceed requirements. Projects are aligned with growth initiatives and market needs serving automotive, appliance, consumer, electrical/electronics, medical and other markets, and applications
Engage with customers to fully understand their requirements and attend customer trials, product reviews, and other meetings to ensure developed products are approved and meet customer needs
Collaborate with internal and external customers, Program Management, Commercial Teams, Manufacturing, and other Technology & Innovation functions to develop and commercialize products
Develop knowledge and skills in state-of-the-art technologies by working closely with colorant, additive, and equipment suppliers
Develop and establish intellectual property
Qualification
Required
B.S. Degree or higher in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical, or Materials Science/Engineering (or related field)
3+ years of experience in the coloring of plastics industry
Knowledge and skills in plastics color chemistry including the relative performance of common pigments and dyes, potential interactions of colorants with resins and additives, and other usage concerns/restrictions
Knowledge and skills in plastics color theory including spectrophotometry, light sources, and color difference measurements
Must possess normal color vision
Proficiency in statistical techniques such as Design of Experiments (DoE)
Ability to travel (up to 20%)
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and skills in multiple polymer resins such as acetal, polyester, nylon, polypropylene, elastomers, and amorphous resins
Knowledge and skills in general plastics stabilization and additive technologies
Knowledge and skills in UV stabilization technology and UV testing methodologies
Knowledge of polymer processing technology, including compounding, injection molding, and part appearance problem-solving techniques
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to drive a project from lab-to-commercial scale
Ability to work safely in the laboratory and plant settings
Company
Celanese
Celanese is a global technology and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures a wide variety of products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.5BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2025-03-06Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
2022-08-24Grant
Leadership Team
Scott Richardson
President and Chief Executive Officer
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