Sr. Composites Customer & Application Development Engineer, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)

ExxonMobil • Baytown, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Help grow our ProxximaTM polyolefin thermoset system business. These resin formulations are based on cyclic C5 monomers and other proprietary monomers and additives. Our catalyst formulations have strong foundations in Nobel Prize-winning technology developed by Professor Robert Grubbs and his research team. This powerful combination produces polymers that have the capability to outperform today's thermoset composite solutions across a broad set of everyday applications such as wind turbine blades, electric vehicle parts, construction, and anticorrosion coatings. Your role is to help prospective customers around the world convert from their existing thermoset products to ProxximaTM polyolefin thermoset systems by demonstrating cycle time, weight, and physical performance advantages on their composite fabrication equipment.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent
• 5 - 10 years composite fabrication experience with deep understanding of high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) and/or reactive injection molding (RIM) part fabrication processes
• Working understanding of thermoset chemistry in systems such as epoxy, polyurethane, vinyl ester, or polydicyclopentadiene
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Focuses on Customer - Seeks out customer input, engages in productive discussion, actively listens, and seeks to incorporate customer input into internal projects.
• Shows Initiative - Foresees upcoming tasks or setbacks and works ahead to ensure smooth delivery and that deadlines are met.
• Analytical - Uses sound judgement for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
• Collaborates - Encourages mutual cooperation across the organization and appropriate external relationships.
• Communicates Effectively - Conveys information in a concise and unambiguous way that is tailored to the audience and adapted to different situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for customers producing composites via high pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM), liquid compression molding (LCM), and light resin transfer molding (LRTM).
• Assist customers in optimizing their process to run ProxximaTM resins and, where needed, provide guidance on equipment upgrades.
• Provide technical insights to help guide new application developments.
• Provide market insights to inform and update business strategy.
• Develop novel technology to strengthen the portfolio of intellectual property.
• Train and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as "Flex your Day", providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

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