Development Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Chemical Engineering
We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
Major Tasks & Responsibilities- Develop modified and new grades of TPU, polycarbonate, and film and sheet products
- Develop multi-layer and cast-on-carrier products
- Lead key development projects
- Document and report progress of the product development programs
- Support projects that require capital investments
- Independently interact with customers and internal commercial organization to thoroughly understand customer requirements in order to effectively contribute to new product development
- Contribute to developing new applications for TPU films
- Provide technical service to Specialty Films TPU customers
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant professional experience;
- Master’s degree in an engineering discipline with 2 years of relevant professional experience;
- Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline with 1+ year of relevant professional experience;
- Degree in chemical engineering or plastics engineering
- Specific experience with manufacturing or development of plastic films, including thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate (PC), or similar
- Specific familiarity with DOE software such as JMP or Minitab
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to translate development activities into commercially viable technologies and products
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence others
- Strong computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Thorough understanding of statistical methods in experimental design (DOE)
Salary range: $103,763 - $192,644
Contract type:
Full-time
- competitive pay
- annual bonus potential
- generous paid time off
- 401K with company match
- retirement contribution
- tuition reimbursement
- parental leave
- medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period)
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