Sr. Customer & Application Development Engineer - Pultruded Composites

ExxonMobil • Baytown, TX

62d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is focused on growing the ProxximaTM polyolefin thermoset system business. These resin formulations are based on cyclic C5 monomers and other proprietary monomers and additives, with catalyst formulations rooted in Nobel Prize-winning technology. The polymers produced have the potential to outperform existing thermoset composite solutions in applications like wind turbine blades, electric vehicle parts, construction, and anticorrosion coatings. The engineer will help prospective customers globally transition from their current thermoset products to ProxximaTM systems by demonstrating advantages in cycle time, weight, and physical performance on their pultrusion lines with injection dies. The primary work location is the Baytown Technology and Engineering Complex in Baytown, Texas, with collaboration with commercial colleagues in Spring, Texas, and occasional travel within North America and internationally for customer trials.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience operating or supervising manufacturing of thermoset parts using pultrusion, including injection die processing.
• B.S. or higher in Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent.
• Hands-on and willing/able to set-up and operate pultrusion lines without technician support.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in computer use with excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Good team player and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for customers producing fiber reinforced composites using injection-die pultrusion.
• Assist customers in optimizing/troubleshooting their process to run ProxximaTM resins and provide guidance on equipment upgrades.
• Lead application development projects utilizing pultrusion equipment in Baytown facilities.
• Operate pultrusion equipment to produce samples for projects and customer sampling.
• Provide technical insights from the market to guide new application developments.
• Provide market insights to inform and update business strategy.
• Develop novel technology to strengthen the portfolio of intellectual property.
• Author technical reports and publications to share learnings.
• Co-author promotional brochures and technical data sheets highlighting performance benefits.
• Train and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Savings Plan with Company match
• Workplace Flexibility programs (e.g., Flex your Day, leaves of absence, part-time work)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Culture of Health programs and resources
• Employee Health Advisory Program (confidential professional counseling)
• Disability Plan

What This Job Offers

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