Sr. Customer & Application Development Engineer - Reaction Injection Molding

ExxonMobil • Baytown, TX

109d

About The Position

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. 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. in Engineering
• 5-10 yrs. of experience operating or supervising manufacturing of thermoset parts using RIM process
• Hands-on and willing / able to operate equipment without technician support
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
• Proficient in use of computers and possess excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Good team player and self-motivated

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for customers producing non-reinforced molded goods using reaction injection molding (RIM)
• Assist customers in optimizing / troubleshooting their process to run ProxximaTM resins and, where needed, provide guidance on equipment upgrades
• Lead application development projects utilizing RIM equipment located in our Baytown facilities
• Personally run this equipment to produce samples needed for these projects and customer sampling
• Provide technical insights gleaned from the market 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
• Author technical reports and technical publications to share learnings
• Co-author promotional brochures and technical data sheets highlighting performance benefits
• 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
• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree