Senior Customer and Application Development Engineer, Reaction Injection Molding

ExxonMobil - Baytown, TX

Part-time - Mid Level

Baytown, TX

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Customer and Application Development Engineer for Reaction Injection Molding at ExxonMobil plays a crucial role in growing the ProxximaTM polyolefin thermoset system business. This position involves providing technical support to customers, optimizing their processes, and leading application development projects. The engineer will work closely with commercial colleagues and travel as needed to support customer trials, demonstrating the advantages of ProxximaTM resins over existing thermoset products.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for customers producing non-reinforced molded goods using reaction injection molding (RIM).
• Assist customers in optimizing and troubleshooting their processes to run ProxximaTM resins and provide guidance on equipment upgrades.
• Lead application development projects utilizing RIM equipment located in Baytown facilities.
• Run RIM equipment to produce samples needed for projects and customer sampling.
• Provide technical insights from the market to guide new application developments.
• Develop market insights to inform and update business strategy.
• Develop novel technology to strengthen the portfolio of intellectual property.
• Author technical reports and publications to share learnings.
• Co-author promotional brochures and technical data sheets highlighting performance benefits.
• Train and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience operating or supervising manufacturing of thermoset parts using RIM process.
• Hands-on and able to operate equipment without technician support.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in use of computers with excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Good team player and self-motivated.

Benefits

• Pension Plan with automatic enrollment and no cost to employees.
• Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Workplace Flexibility programs including ad-hoc flexibility and part-time work options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health programs and resources.
• Employee Health Advisory Program for confidential counseling and mental health support.
• Disability Plan for income replacement during illness or injury.