Application Development / Technical Services Engineer (Troy, MI)

Established in 2023, but with a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior is entering the market as a leading global engineering materials powerhouse offering novel and innovative solutions to today’s world. Envalior brings together two highly complementary established players in DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. 

 We offer a uniquely positioned portfolio of longstanding material, application, and design expertise, creating real and meaningful value for our customers and the greater global society. To grow this leading global engineering materials company, we hire new colleagues to strengthen the foundation for the new organization. This is the perfect time to influence change, challenge the status quo, be part of something new and exciting, craft, create and develop the best in ALL WORLDS and be part of something truly innovative, inspirational and transformational. 

 Do you want to be part of this exciting journey ahead? Do you love working in an international, highly energized, and collaborative team? Maybe it’s you we are looking for to join our team, as our new Application Development/Technical Services.  

Requirements

Purpose of the Position

The  AD/TS (Application Development / Technical Service) Engineer's position has a dual role consisting of developing new applications at existing accounts and being the technical interface with customers processing Envalior’s engineering polymers. This position supports initial molding trials, troubleshooting new tools or processing issues at key customers. Within their Application Development role, this position serves to identify, manage and support new applications for Envalior’s polymers at existing and target customers.  

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful closing of new business through the participation at customers initial molding trials, and when possible provide guidance to good design practices for new tools.

• Address and solve processing inquiries coming directly from customers, or through the ADTS, Sales or R&D team members.

• Identify, pursue, and gain projects at current and potential customers. Provide customers with technical information about Envalior product offering as well as the processing recommendations and uses of these products.

• Manage ongoing projects through CRM, for Visit Reports, Sample request, Color matches, etc. Participate in global Innovation Segments, trainings and other internal collaboration teams.

Impact of Position

• This position serves as a key role in the organization since it provides processing support (ie injection molding and/or extrusion) through troubleshooting and close collaboration with customer's production personnel. This position is key to obtaining market and competitive intelligence to identify new applications at existing and new customers. The person within this role will communicates technical and processing information across the various groups, from R&D, ADTS, Technical Product Management to Sales.

Challenges

• Thorough knowledge of Envalior’s products offerings and target applications.
• High pressure situation during customer visits due to troubleshooting.
• Complex processing and equipment at customer's location.
• 50 % traveling within the US, many times last minute due to ongoing customer issues.
• Occasional travel to Canada.

• High degree of self-organization needed.

• Application Development experience for engineering resins.
• Familiarity with processing techniques for polymers (injection molding and/or extrusion), tool design, injection molding equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s of Science degree preferred, preferably in Polymers, Plastic Technology or related field with 5 to 10 years experience. Or strong technical background with injection molding (or extrusion) processing knowledge

Benefits

Working for ENVALIOR means the opportunity to really contribute to improve people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. Envalior recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.

Procedure and Contact

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by sending us your Resume via the career portal.

Reference check procedures are part of the ENVALIOR Recruitment & Selection Process and will be contacted when these references checks are required. 

Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at Kathy.Patton@envalior.com.