R&D Engineer Specializing in Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field - a PhD would be considered a advantage 
• Five year or more prior experience in R&D and experiment 
• Superior skills in technical writing and reporting, research and statistical analysis
• MS Office literacy
• Fluency in English (German would be considered a considerable advantage)
• An exceptionally conceptual mindset, eagerness to take initiative, good academic reflex and commitment to life-long learning, customer-centric approach

Additional Qualifications   

• Experience with thermoplastic polymer processing, including internal mixing, twin-screw extrusion, injection molding, etc.
• Knowledge of polymer structure-property relationships
• Comfortable with polymer characterization/testing techniques
• Experience with elastomers is a plus

WHY AVIENT:
At Avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading company initiatives such as Lead by Women, HYPE (Harnessing Young Professionals), Pride at Avient and Embrace to advance diversity in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs,  and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.
At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions in hiring, promotion, development, compensation and advancement are based upon non-discriminatory factors such as, for example, qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.  Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.