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Sr. Customer & Application Development Engineer, Coatings
Baytown, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, focused on leading energy innovations for a net-zero future. The role involves providing technical support and leading application development projects for ProxximaTM polyolefin thermoset systems, optimizing customer processes, and developing novel technologies.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provide on-site technical support for customers producing non-reinforced molded goods using reaction injection molding (RIM)
Assist customers in optimizing / troubleshooting their process to run ProxximaTM resins and, where needed, provide guidance on equipment upgrades
Lead application development projects utilizing RIM equipment located in our Baytown facilities
Personally run this equipment to produce samples needed for these projects and customer sampling
Provide technical insights gleaned from the market to help guide new application developments
Provide market insights to inform and update business strategy
Develop novel technology to strengthen the portfolio of intellectual property
Author technical reports and technical publications to share learnings
Co-author promotional brochures and technical data sheets highlighting performance benefits
Train and mentor less experienced colleagues
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Coatings Science, Polymer Science, Materials Science or related degree
10 yrs. of industrial experience formulating high-performance thermoset coatings
Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
Proficient in use of computers and possess excellent administrative and organizational skills
Good team player and self-motivated
Must be hands on with inclination to be lab based
Knowledgeable of Intellectual property development/assessment/procurement
Strong understanding in thermoset coating chemistries (epoxy, urethane, urea, siloxane, radiation curing, etc.)
Strong understanding in coating formulation principles, coating additives, colorants, adhesion promoters, anti-corrosion pigments and additives, inorganic fillers, extenders, rheology modifiers, etc
Knowledge of coating application methods, airless spray, plural component spray, brushing, roller, etc
Understanding of polymer structure-property-processing relationship
Knowledge of ASTM, ISO, AMPP coating test methods
Knowledge of statistical experimental design (DOE) and formulation optimization
Knowledge of major thermoset coating markets, applications
Preferred
Knowledge and experience of hybrid coatings of mixed chemistries, polymeric blends, IPN a plus
Knowledge of ROMP (ring opening metathesis polymerization) and p-DCPD (dicyclopentadiene) chemistry a plus
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.
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