Engineer, Application Development (AUTO)

Roehm

93d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role empowers you to be the driving technical force behind Roehm’s automotive business, delivering expert applications development that accelerates innovation and customer success. You will influence product strategy, guide new application development, and equip commercial teams and partners with the knowledge to win in the marketplace. With deep engagement across OEMs, molders, and internal teams, you will shape the future of Roehm’s automotive materials leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering/science discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in both the automotive and plastics industries.
Strong background in polymer science and processing technologies (injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming).
Ability to advise customers on processing conditions, troubleshooting, and mold/part design; CAE modeling proficiency required.
Understanding of automotive regulatory and approval processes (OEM material approvals, AMECA, FMVSS108).
Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM, SAP.

Nice To Haves

Experience in lighting or medical markets is a plus.
Familiarity with engineering polymers, PMMA, or transparent materials preferred.
Moldflow experience a plus.
Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing abilities.
Ability to travel up to 50%, domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance on product selection, part and tool design, structural analysis, and process optimization to support new applications and material qualifications.
Partner with Strategic Account Managers to identify, develop, and close new business opportunities and support broader market development efforts.
Lead technical marketing initiatives, including developing presentations, product literature, competitive intelligence, and maintaining the technical library.
Train and coach Roehm’s sales, marketing, customer service, and distribution partners on product performance, value propositions, and application best practices.
Deliver direct technical support to customers, including processing troubleshooting, material selection, and quality complaint resolution.
Support new market penetration by providing technical expertise, gathering Voice of Customer (VOC) input, and contributing to new product development.
Conduct recurring customer workshops and technical training sessions for OEMs, molders, and distribution partners.
Support OEM material and part approval processes (PPAP) and contribute to global technical information exchange across OEM and industry groups.