R&D Engineer PMMA Surfaces

Overview

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

Role Overview:

This job position will help to support Trinseo organization to transfer and build knowledge in Acrylic sheet processing and applications from our Saint Avold site. 

• Manage new R&D lab in SAV and assure knowledge retention out of our existing lab location.
• Conduct new ideation process through literature search, white paper, IP trends watch, etc. and support robust pipeline establishment through ideation sessions
• Serve as technical resource to the rest of the organization
• Conduct experiments through scientific approach with possibly DOE approach to execute key projects
• Actively interface with across organization to develop surfaces solutions adhering to market/customers specifications, quality requirements and operational needs
• Building Blocks surfaces technology by addressing existing challenges pro-actively and optimize plant support needs
• Work on multi-functional project teams & provide scientific contribution
• Contribute to development IP
• Build-up collaboration with internal and external experts (research institutes, universities, etc.)
• Build-up relevant product and process knowledge to execute key projects
• Drive gate reviews
• Ensure all activities are in line with safety and health principles. Proactively support safe working environment and assess any potential hazards.
• Support and drive capex needs to support R&D work in alignment with ongoing and identified projects
• Closely work with TS&D team to pursue validation at customers

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, polymer science preferred
• A minimum of 5-8 years in polymer science, R&D projects Lead
• Fluent English both written and spoken is a must; other European languages a plus

Equity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.