AD/TS Engineer

Come Join an Inclusive Team:

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the world’s largest plastics, chemical and refining companies and a member of the S&P 500. LyondellBasell (www.lyondellbasell.com) manufactures products at 55 sites in 17 countries.  LyondellBasell products and technologies are used to make items that improve the quality of life for people around the world including; packaging, electronics, automotive parts, home furnishings, construction materials and biofuels.

The Application Development and Technical Service (AD&TS) Engineer provides polyethylene and polypropylene technical support to our strategic customers.   Our AD&TS engineers also create customer and market opportunities for LyondellBasell through applications development and technical service activities in targeted market segments, with a focus on polymer conversion technologies.  They will also be expected to lead product and application development programs in support of market segment strategies.  The current opening will be focused  primarily on our Blow Molding Dairy Market as well as, Industrial and Consumer Packaging Blow Molding Markets. 

A Day In The Life:

• Provides targeted technical support to external customers, as well as internal customers such as Business, Sales and Manufacturing.
• Understands customer and market needs, translates these into resin requirements/specifications, and works with cross functional groups to frame these into value added opportunities.
• Investigates and resolves customer complaints regarding product performance or quality with a long-term focus on manufacturing excellence.
• Initiates and manages value added product and applications development projects in collaboration with other functions including Business, Product Development and Manufacturing
• Supports profitable product line growth through customer qualifications of new, improved or existing products.
• Participates in and / or leads various activities related to LyondellBasell’s product stewardship protocol.
• Provides support to manufacturing plants including process improvement initiatives and other activities aimed at operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Known as the Subject Matter Expert for their specific area.
• Trains internal and external customers, end users, specifiers and design engineers.
• Participates in circular design activities and initiatives.
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• Primary Internal and External Touch Points
• Customer: Technical Management and Engineers, Manufacturing Management and Engineers, Quality Assurance Engineers, Regulatory Compliance Officers, Senior Business Management, and Line Operators.
• Internal: Commercial Managers, Asset Managers, Account Representatives, Product Development and R&D Researchers, Manufacturing and Production Engineers, Product Safety Consultants, Specifications Management Consultants, Operations Planners, Supply Chain Representatives, and direct counterparts in the EU, AfMEIT and Asia-Pacific.
• Industry Associations and Regulatory Bodies: Legislators, Standards Groups and other Industry experts
• Vendors and suppliers to the blow molding industries.
   

Value You Bring:

• The candidate must have 0 to 4 years of work experience in the Polymers industry and must be able to establish excellent customer relationships, be an effective communicator (both written and oral) and have an advanced level of technical competency.  Must also be customer focused, results oriented, problem solver, collaborative, have advanced project management and leadership skills.  
• The position requires 20 – 40% travel within the US, Mexico and Canada.
• Position requires a University / College degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymers Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with a polymer focus.
• Desired Qualifications
• Previous Experience in a polymers.
• Previous Experience in a customer facing role.
• Knowledge of Polymer Production Facilities.
• Knowledge of Blow Molding Equipment.

What We Offer

We offer employees a competitive total compensation package, which includes base pay and variable incentive pay programs. This supports a pay-for-performance culture, recognizing both individual and company performance, as well as benefit programs that are highly attractive and competitive within the markets for which we compete for talent.

• The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

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Regulatory Disclosure:

The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers. 

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $83,040- $124,560. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based  on their skills, experience, and qualifications. 
• LYB offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care  coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.

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