Formosa Plastics
POLYOLEFINS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL ENGINEER
Formosa Plastics, Point Comfort, Texas, us, 77978
POLYOLEFINS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL ENGINEER
201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA
Req #345Sunday, August 14, 2022Company Overview:Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas. We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate.Job Overview:This position is responsible for developing new or improved end-use applications for polyolefin resins on various types of converting machines and providing effective assistance to customers and internal business groups to facilitate polyolefin resins sales while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, safety regulations, and company requirements.Application and Technology Development:Develop and deliver new and improved products and applications promptly to generate value creation and/or cost-saving; improve the competitiveness of our product portfolio and product quality to meet customers’ needs, and work closely with customers to be a solution provider.Operations Support:Provide technical support to the Operating Units, which will enable the Unit to achieve smooth operation, manufacture high-quality products and avoid unscheduled process interruptions. Act as liaison between customer needs and Operations capabilities to prevent further discrepancies.Lead and Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitments:React with expediency and accuracy to determine the root cause of customer problems and provide remote assistance to resolve them. Recommend improvements to product specifications and their quality measurement. Handle customer complaints utilizing customer analyses and retain samples and production histories, update progress regularly with sales and customers, and make resolution recommendations.Initiate Action as the Critical Liaison:Integrate and utilize cross-functional internal contacts and external contact resources to resolve internal/external customers’ challenges.Previous Related Experience Required:A minimum of five (5) years of plastic processing, product/application development, and/or customer interface, preferably in polyolefins. A strong background in polymer chemistry/physics, structure-property relationships, polymer processing, additive formulations, analytical problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Hands-on skills in plastic fabrication processing, such as injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding, pipe/film/fiber/sheet extrusions.Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job:Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and customer service; behave professionally; treat others with respect and dignity. Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data from commercial plant operations. Multilingual skills with proficiency in English and Spanish are preferred. Self-driven work and work under objectives administration. Know how to prepare and give technical presentations for an audience of various technical backgrounds.Education:Bachelor of Science degree preferably in Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Polymer/Materials Sciences and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field from a recognized university.Other Certification/Training Required To Gain Function-Related Technical Knowledge:Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire. Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.Health Coverage and Perks:Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care. Short-term Disability. Long-term Disability. Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance. Tuition Reimbursement.Work/Life Balance:10 Paid Holidays. Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time). FlexTime Available.Competitive Compensation:Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing match, Cash Balance Pension Plan and equity for all employees.
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201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA
Req #345Sunday, August 14, 2022Company Overview:Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas. We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate.Job Overview:This position is responsible for developing new or improved end-use applications for polyolefin resins on various types of converting machines and providing effective assistance to customers and internal business groups to facilitate polyolefin resins sales while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, safety regulations, and company requirements.Application and Technology Development:Develop and deliver new and improved products and applications promptly to generate value creation and/or cost-saving; improve the competitiveness of our product portfolio and product quality to meet customers’ needs, and work closely with customers to be a solution provider.Operations Support:Provide technical support to the Operating Units, which will enable the Unit to achieve smooth operation, manufacture high-quality products and avoid unscheduled process interruptions. Act as liaison between customer needs and Operations capabilities to prevent further discrepancies.Lead and Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitments:React with expediency and accuracy to determine the root cause of customer problems and provide remote assistance to resolve them. Recommend improvements to product specifications and their quality measurement. Handle customer complaints utilizing customer analyses and retain samples and production histories, update progress regularly with sales and customers, and make resolution recommendations.Initiate Action as the Critical Liaison:Integrate and utilize cross-functional internal contacts and external contact resources to resolve internal/external customers’ challenges.Previous Related Experience Required:A minimum of five (5) years of plastic processing, product/application development, and/or customer interface, preferably in polyolefins. A strong background in polymer chemistry/physics, structure-property relationships, polymer processing, additive formulations, analytical problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Hands-on skills in plastic fabrication processing, such as injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding, pipe/film/fiber/sheet extrusions.Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job:Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and customer service; behave professionally; treat others with respect and dignity. Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data from commercial plant operations. Multilingual skills with proficiency in English and Spanish are preferred. Self-driven work and work under objectives administration. Know how to prepare and give technical presentations for an audience of various technical backgrounds.Education:Bachelor of Science degree preferably in Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Polymer/Materials Sciences and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field from a recognized university.Other Certification/Training Required To Gain Function-Related Technical Knowledge:Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire. Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.Health Coverage and Perks:Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care. Short-term Disability. Long-term Disability. Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance. Tuition Reimbursement.Work/Life Balance:10 Paid Holidays. Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time). FlexTime Available.Competitive Compensation:Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing match, Cash Balance Pension Plan and equity for all employees.
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