LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. Were addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.
Come Join an Inclusive Team
The Technology Development Engineer is responsible for the development, commercialization, and technical support of polypropylene (PP) compounded resins for automotive applications. This role provides end‑to‑end ("cradle‑to‑grave") ownership of PP compound products, from initial design through OEM approval, launch, and ongoing customer support. #LI-LL2
A Day in the Life
This person will have full lifecycle responsibility for PP compounded resins used in automotive applications. There will be a strong emphasis on problem solving, technical ownership, communication, and responsiveness. Ability to translate fundamental polymer science and mechanics into practical solutions for material, processing, or application issues. Frequent interaction with manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and OEMs.
Main Job Accountabilities:
Lead development of new polypropylene compounds for automotive applications, from concept through commercialization
Support compound scale up, manufacturing readiness, quality planning, and OEM approval processes
Provide technical support for existing commercial PP compound products
Serve as center of excellence for a defined set of raw materials and suppliers
Collaborate with suppliers to expand material capabilities
Develop and communicate best practice technologies within the technology team
Act as technical focal point for customers and OEMs, representing products and company capabilities
Investigate and resolve customer and field issues related to material performance or processing
Ensure full compliance with HSE and safety requirements
You Bring This Value
Education
Master's or PhD preferred
Experience
Required Technical Competencies:
Polymer blending and/or compounding processes
Polymer characterization techniques and interpretation of experimental data
Injection molding of thermoplastics
Working knowledge of:
Polymer additives
Polymer reinforcements
Impact modification technologies
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
What We Offer
Benefits starting day one:
Competencies
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
Learn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell
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