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.

Basic Function: 
The Application Development and Technical Service (ADTS) Engineer provides technical support to our strategic customers for polyethylene and polypropylene materials and compounds.  This position includes responsibilities as a Commercial Product Development Engineer, providing fundamental technical subject matter expertise in compound development and general manufacturing support for compounded resin production sites in support of business directed goals.  Our ADTS 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.  ADTS engineers also lead product and application development programs in support of market segment strategies.  The current opening is focused primarily on the Automotive and Appliance Wire and Cable markets. 

A Day in the Life

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Provides targeted technical support to external customers, as well as internal customers such as Business, Sales, Marketing, 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 for existing applications as well as new applications.
• Proficient in compound development and design, understands compound formulation-property relationships.
• Defines formulations of new compounded resins and predicts resin performance in targeted conversion processes, markets and end use applications. In particular, develops flame retardant cross-linkable compounds for automotive Wire and Cable applications that meet industry standards.
• Recognized as a technical expert in Wire and Cable conversion processes such as continuous vulcanization and electron beam radiation.
• Provides support to manufacturing plants including process improvement initiatives and other activities aimed at operational excellence and continuous improvement in line with business needs.
• Participates in and / or leads various activities related to LyondellBasell’s product stewardship protocol.
• Provides technical advice and training to internal and external customers, end users, specifiers and design engineers.
• Assists in the creation and management of product datasheets, technical bulletins, and other technical product literature and marketing brochures.
• Prepares and delivers technical presentations at meetings or conferences, and actively participates in technical organizations and professional associations related to the targeted markets and technologies.
• Known as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their specific area of responsibility.
• Participates in circular design activities and initiatives.

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, Procurement Specialists, and direct counterparts in the EU, AfMEIT and Asia-Pacific.
• Industry Associations and Regulatory Bodies: Legislators, Standards Groups and other Industry experts.  In particular, ISO (International Standard Organization) and SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Cable Committees.
• Vendors and suppliers to the wire and cable industry.

You Bring This Value

Min. Qualifications: 

• The candidate will typically have 8 to 20 years (or more) of work experience in the Wire and Cable industry and/or strong expertise in formulating flame retardant compounds.  
• The candidate 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 typically 10 – 30% 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 Wire and Cable applications, in particular in the Automotive and Appliance markets.
• Previous experience in a customer facing role.
• Knowledge of compound formulation development as well as production technologies and equipment.
• Knowledge of wire and cable processing equipment and technical requirements.

What We Offer

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.   

We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees: 

• Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.
• Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.
  • 6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
  • 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
• Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
• Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
• Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
• Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
• Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
• Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
• Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations. 

*Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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