Field Technical Service Engineer

* REMOTE - Ideal locations would be MI, IL, WI, MN, IN or OH.

Celanese Engineered Materials is seeking a Field Technical Service engineer with strong polymer processing experience and fundamental knowledge of polymers and scientific molding to join the Americas FTS (Field Technical Service) organization.

• Solve customer polymer processing issues utilizing fundamental polymer knowledge, polymer processing skills, and intuition.
• Independently design experiments to determine the effect of polymer processing variables on our materials and the customer product.
• Document key results and processing parameters used during engagements into our standardized form and upload to our repository.
• Understand appropriate polymer analytical testing connecting results to polymer processing, chemistry, and customer observations.
• Interface with product teams to support new product development.
• Collaborate closely with commercial team on customer projects keeping them updated on status and concerns.
• Aid in developing processing recommendations of new and existing products for customers.
• Develop strong relationships with customers to aid in Celanese being the partner of choice.

• 10+ years of polymer processing experience required; BS in related discipline preferred. Scientific molding certification is a plus.
• Hands on practical experience operating injection molding equipment; experience in other processing methods in addition to injection molding is a plus.
• Expertise in polymer materials and plastics processing; work experience supporting OEMs or tiers directly is a plus.
• Proficiency in tool and/or plastic part design, Computer Aided Engineer, or process simulation tools is a plus.
• Readiness to travel up to 80% to customer or Celanese sites.