Title Application Development Engineer

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

Overview (Scope of Role)

Based at the Global Innovation Center in Exton, PA, the Application Development Engineer supports key development projects in two business areas within Engineered Materials:
1) the Rigid Compounds product line of PC, PC/ABS, and ABS Compounds, and
2) the PMMA Resins product line of acrylic resins. Primary focus is supporting application and product development activities in building and construction (B&C) and electrical and enclosures (E&E) markets.

Application and Product Development

• Develop new testing capability or equipment capability as needed to support new product and application development for both businesses
• Conduct trials, develop process parameters, complete characterization, data analysis and prepare reports/presentations to support new developments for key projects, or programs.
• Able to interpret data and articulate results within work group as well as draw conclusions to help steer experimental planning.
• Coordinate with analytical sciences team to complete testing and summarize results.
• Generates and documents results to support product registration, technical literature, research direction, and patent applications.
• Stays up to date on developments in key markets of interest (E&E and B&C), relevant processes, equipment, software, product design.
• Maintain close partnership with internal (commercial and new business development teams) and external stakeholders to accelerate new product/application development efforts
• Represent Trinseo in strategic customer meeting (including global accounts, key validation partners), conferences, trade shows, and industry trade organizations.

Process Expertise

• Develop new processing parameters for injection molding/extrusion and testing methods to support new product/application developments in E&E and B&C markets.
• Actively participates in Trinseo’s safety programs and leads relevant safety initiatives as required.

Technical Service

• Provide technical support to NA customers by responding to customer inquiries on products and literature in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide technical support at customer trials, which include setting up equipment, conducting trials, and troubleshooting polymer processing issues.
• Assist in customer training on Trinseo products, technologies, and market communication efforts.

Portfolio & Program Leadership

• Lead multiple concurrent R&D projects/programs from ideation through commercialization using stage gate methodologies.
• Own integrated plans (scope, milestones, resources, budget, risks, IP) and drive execution, decision-making, and delivery through cross-functional global teams
• Run portfolio governance and stage gate reviews;…