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PAD Engineer

Location: 

Senai, MY, 81400

Req ID:  89788
Facility:  Senai-7217
Department:  SEA PM PAD SENAI
Division:  Global APS

LYB (LyondellBasell)

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come.  LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Position Summary

Product and Application Development (PAD) engineer works on development of polymer compounds products used in automotive, electronic appliance, consumer and industrial applications. Selected candidate will have to work within the PAD team, interacting with other site functions (Commercial, Procurement, Manufacturing) to commercialize new products to support business growth strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Drive and lead all technical activities related to the development of  new products or improvements of existing products.
  • Develop formulations at lab scale, supporting introduction of any new required raw material.
  • Verify performance and design robustness to generate datasheet and specifications.
  • Issue recommendation for processing conditions and support scale up in Manufacturing to ensure hand-over to production.
  • Ensure development quality and effectiveness through an efficient coordination of lab activities with PAD technicians.
  • Manage collaboration with other functions (Commercial, Procurement, Manufacturing) to maximize the quality and the speed of development.
  • Maintain all systems and documentation required for effective operations: SAP, MSDS, TDS.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations at internal meetings or at customers
  • Support on technical advice and training to internal ( Sales, technicians, etc.) and external customers on product recommendations, processing, and application of new or existing products.
  • Provide guidance to procurement in respect to supplier selection and alternate sources of key raw materials.  . Ensure safe handling and use of raw materials in development and manufacturing.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Education

  • Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer or Material Science or equivalent

 

Work Experience

  • At least 2 years working experience in the related field is required for this position - engineering plastics (EP), especially on the development side

 

Languages

  • Able to communicate in English (written and spoken)

 

Other skills

  • Strong computer skills
  • Able to work independently under little supervision
  • Able to work under pressure and to meet commitments and deadlines
  • Judgment and decision making skills

Competencies

Build Partnerships
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
Deliver Results

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