Polyolefins Technologist

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Polyethylene Technologist – Customer & Application Development EMEAF

You will be joining the Polyethylene Customer and Application Development team, dedicated to
providing Technology solutions to support ExxonMobil’s Polyethylene business objectives.

As a member of the Customer and Application Development team, you will lead application
development projects and support projects for new product innovations, driving technological advancements
that add value to our corporation and address evolving societal needs. Your efforts will contribute to
creating sustainable solutions that enhance quality of life.

You will be at the front end of the development of advanced solutions for our customers that
convert our polymers into extruded finished goods. Working closely with Market Developers,
Product Developers, Sales, Lab Operations, and Pilot Plant Operations.

Moreover, the team is responsible for training both customers and colleagues, collaborating with our
global network of technology centers in the US, China, and India.

Your colleagues are highly skilled, driven and results-oriented team workers. You can enjoy our open
company culture with an international mindset, allowing you to build your career through our hands-
on approach and our job rotation systems. Combined with regular and broad trainings, this allows
you to continue to develop your talents in a fast growing global network.

The job requires curiosity and technology interest and interpersonal skills facilitating work in internal
local and global networks and as a market facing resource.

What will you do?

•   Lead projects consisting of new or improved applications for our existing or new polymers
•   Translate strategic business drivers into technology opportunities that meet local and global market needs
•   Integrate sustainability requirements in the design of future solutions
•   Provide technical support to our customers
•   Develop and maintain trustful relationships with external partners (research centers, universities, value chain technology providers)
•   Monitor scientific advancements internal and external literature (including patents) to assess new opportunities or threat
•   Participate in Technology Network meetings and follow-up as member

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Either PhD in Chemical, Material, Polymer Engineer or Science or MSc in Chemical, Material,
• Polymer Engineer or Science with minimum 5 years of experience in related industry or preferably with typical focus areas on polymer processing, rheology, packaging.
• Pragmatic hands-on project management skills
• Solid comprehension of polymer extrusion technologies  
• Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills
• Good understanding of physical and chemical analytical techniques
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary & Multicultural teams
• Fluent in English. Proficiency in additional languages is highly desirable but not necessary
• A strong curiosity and interest in technology.