Chemical Engineer

Amrize • Saginaw, MI

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Plastatech®, a brand of Amrize Building Envelope, manufactures film, fabrics, and laminate solutions for roofing and geomembrane applications. The R&D Chemical Engineer will develop, improve, and optimize PVC- and caulk-related products and manufacturing processes. The role involves researching and formulating compounds, testing material performance, and collaborating across functions to take products from development through commercialization. The engineer will work with sales, marketing, safety, quality assurance, manufacturing operations, purchasing, and product managers, and will meet with suppliers and vendors to investigate new raw materials and alternative sources. The role includes access to confidential formulas, manufacturing processes, and quality data. Work takes place in a combination of laboratory and manufacturing environments. The position requires adherence to safety protocols and use of approved personal protective equipment, including respirators when required; employees wearing respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal contacts the face to pass fit testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or Materials Science, or 5+ years of experience in a similar role with a science-related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in PVC, plastics, polymer caulks and sealants, or chemical/manufacturing processing.
• Familiarity with compounding, calendering, laminating, or sheet extrusion processes.
• Experience with laboratory testing techniques such as tensile, impact, thermal, and rheological analysis.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and experimental design.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, attention-to-detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adhere to safety protocols and properly use Amrize-approved personal protective equipment, including respirators when required.
• Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop polymer materials, formulations, and products.
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate material properties and performance.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports with recommendations.
• Optimize existing formulations to improve quality, cost, and sustainability.
• Support product development from concept through trials and launch.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement teams to resolve technical issues and troubleshoot.
• Evaluate raw materials and identify suitable alternatives to improve performance and cost.
• Assist safety with chemical-related projects.
• Research new trends in the polymer industry.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties assigned by the director based on business needs.
• Communicate, improve, and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies; promote a culture of safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Holistic health and well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)
• Educational assistance program
• Dress for your day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level