Technical Development Engineer

Plaskolite•Columbus, OH

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Technical Development Engineer – Acrylic Polymers & Profiles provides technical sales and application support to customers and field sales representatives within the Polymer Division. This role serves as a key technical resource for acrylic polymer applications, supporting customer processing trials, product evaluations, troubleshooting, and new business development activities. The position works closely with customers, sales, manufacturing, and technical teams to support extrusion and injection molding applications utilizing acrylic polymer products. Responsibilities include participating in processing trials, assisting with product recommendations, supporting application development, and helping resolve technical and processing-related challenges to improve customer success and drive business growth. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, good communication and organizational skills and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality—reflecting Plaskolite’s core values of Integrity and Improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
Equivalent combination of technical education and relevant industry experience may be considered
3–7 years of experience in plastics, polymers, extrusion, injection molding, or related manufacturing environments
Experience supporting or participating in extrusion and/or injection molding processing trials
Familiarity with acrylic polymers (PMMA) or similar thermoplastic materials preferred
Customer-facing technical support or technical sales experience preferred
Understanding of polymer processing parameters, tooling considerations, and product performance characteristics
Experience troubleshooting processing or application-related issues in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, manufacturing, engineering, and customers
Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites, processing facilities, and manufacturing locations as needed
Technical training or hands-on experience in plastics processing, extrusion, or injection molding strongly preferred
Strong understanding of polymer processing principles, including extrusion and injection molding
Ability to support and troubleshoot customer processing trials and application challenges
Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with sales, manufacturing, engineering, and R&D teams
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Working knowledge of processing equipment, tooling, and material performance characteristics
Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment
Proficiency with standard business software and technical reporting/documentation

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot processing, product performance, and manufacturing-related issues involving acrylic polymers
Provide technical support to polymer sales representatives and customers for acrylic polymer applications and optimized processing
Support extrusion and injection molding trials at customer and manufacturing locations
Assist customers with material selection, processing recommendations, and application development
Work closely with sales, manufacturing, engineering, and technical teams to support customer projects and business growth
Participate in new product evaluations, customer qualifications, and commercialization activities
Analyze customer applications, processing conditions, and performance requirements to recommend appropriate solutions
Assist with the development and maintenance of technical documentation, trial reports, and application data
Support customer visits, technical presentations, and product demonstrations as needed
Monitor and communicate market, application, and competitive trends to commercial and technical leadership
Maintain regular communication with customers regarding trial progress, technical issues, and project status
Travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and industry events as required to support business objectives
All other duties as assigned