R&D Engineer
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, chemical engineering. polymer engineering or other related field
Ideal candidate would have some exposure to color matching. The candidate may have had formal color training (eg, Terra Community College)
Must understand various plastic resins and their chemistries.
A basic knowledge of pigments and additives is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Must be able to read and understand MSDS sheets and processing guides for a variety of raw materials.
Ability to complete multiple projects with deadlines.
Must be willing and able to complete to work on extruders, molding machines and batching equipment in order to under technology and to further enhance learning experiences.
Creative and innovative problem solving skills.
Knowledge of statistic process control, design of experiments or other related process improvement methods is a plus.
Good color vision is mandatory. Will be required to take a color acuity test.
Must be proactive and self-motivated.
Strong proven leadership and management skills.
Must be able to work shifts as the work load changes or when plant support is required on scale-up.
Must be able to work overtime as required.
Required Length & Type of Experience:
This is an entry level position with 3-5 years of relevant plastics industry experience is preferred.
Experience in engineering plastics coloring and compounding is preferred. Additional background or experience with color matching is highly preferred.
Required Certification, Licenses, Registration:
None required
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Must be able to lift 50-pound bags and move 250-pound drums (with a hand truck).
May work is in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is moderate to loud.
While performing duties of this job, the employee is exposed to mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.
POLYONE CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
All individuals are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the PolyOne Core Competencies listed below as applied to the position.
Principled - Acts in the best interests of the company; demonstrates behavior aligned with the PolyOne Code of Business Conduct; values and respects others; is reliable, consistent and a good role model.
Achieving Results With a Sense of Urgency - Demonstrates high levels of initiative and a sense of urgency and responsiveness; consistently achieves measurable results; takes accountability for actions.
Adaptability - Reacts positively to change; demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; proactively pursues continual learning and improvement.
Interpersonal Skills - Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve results.
Problem Solving Skills - Effectively identifies problems by framing issues, leveraging data and ultimately developing and implementing solutions.
Continuous Improvement & Process Focus - Actively engages in continually identifying ways to improve one’s self as well as the business and utilizes tools and processes to ensure consistent, reliable, high quality results. #LI-KF1