Senior Engineer - Color Technology

Celanese • Florence, KY

12d

About The Position

Celanese seeks a Color Developer with prior work experience in the coloring of plastics. The Color Developer will develop new color products in all Celanese Engineered Materials resins and collaborate with cross-functional teams to commercialize these products.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree or higher in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical, or Materials Science/Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in the coloring of plastics industry.
• Knowledge and skills in plastics color chemistry including the relative performance of common pigments and dyes, potential interactions of colorants with resins and additives, and other usage concerns/restrictions.
• Knowledge and skills in plastics color theory including spectrophotometry, light sources, and color difference measurements.
• Must possess normal color vision.
• Proficiency in statistical techniques such as Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Ability to travel (up to 20%).
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and skills in multiple polymer resins such as acetal, polyester, nylon, polypropylene, elastomers, and amorphous resins.
• Knowledge and skills in general plastics stabilization and additive technologies.
• Knowledge and skills in UV stabilization technology and UV testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of polymer processing technology, including compounding, injection molding, and part appearance problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to drive a project from lab-to-commercial scale.
• Ability to work safely in the laboratory and plant settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products in all Celanese resins systems including engineered thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers, and some amorphous resins.
• Development efforts may include color formulation development, color matching, stabilization development, product additive enhancements, and compounding process improvements.
• Identify internal and external customers’ technical needs to develop products that meet or exceed requirements.
• Projects are aligned with growth initiatives and market needs serving automotive, appliance, consumer, electrical/electronics, medical and other markets, and applications.
• Engage with customers to fully understand their requirements and attend customer trials, product reviews, and other meetings to ensure developed products are approved and meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers, Program Management, Commercial Teams, Manufacturing, and other Technology & Innovation functions to develop and commercialize products.
• Develop knowledge and skills in state-of-the-art technologies by working closely with colorant, additive, and equipment suppliers.
• Develop and establish intellectual property.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees