Application Development Engineer (Polymer/Material Science )

Job Summary:

Application Development Technical Specialist

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead customers and business teams in generating new business through application development, process optimization, replication, and specification wins.
• Develop formulations for new applications in accordance with customer specifications, quality standards, and operational goals.
• Document and prepare product specifications, integrating Avient products and services into customer applications
• Provide technical support to customers and commercial teams before and after sales, including application guidance, specification interpretation, process guidelines, and technical presentations.
• Troubleshoot processing challenges and address customer complaints; investigate and resolve issues using a pragmatic, scientific approach, ensuring timely responses to customers without escalation.
• Create technical data sheets
• Lead and coordinate plant technical trials and transfers; process, testing plans, data analysis, and communication of results.
• Develop demo tools, value selling tools for customer.
• Publish technical bulletins of successful application.
• Act as a reservoir of technical information, bringing voice of customers to new technology introductions teams or supporting commercial teams with new product trials and customer feedback.
• Participate in the scale-up process and provide support to the plant team as needed
• Ensure all activities align with Safety & Health principles, proactively fostering a safe working environment and assessing potential hazards, while adhering to ethical business policies.
• Understand customer needs and technical specifications to select the right material solutions based on functional and service requirements.
• Willingness to travel across India on short notice, up to 40% travel time.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Polymer Science/Engineering, Material Science, or a related field. B. Tech with relevant experience will also be considered.
• 4-6 years of experience in a customer-facing role, with extensive exposure to polymer processing methods, particularly extrusion and injection molding.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering plastics and thermoplastic elastomers.
• Industry awareness in healthcare, automotive, or consumer sectors is highly desirable.
• Exceptional oral, written communication, and presentation skills.

Additional requirements:

• Strong business acumen and analytical mindset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional oral, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Complex problem-solving skills, adept at translating customer needs into solutions.
• High technical aptitude.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills.