Technology Development Engineer (Lansing, MI, US, 48910)

LyondellBasell
Lansing
Full timeFunction: Product ManagementSkills: ["Problem-solving","Technical ownership","Communication","Responsiveness","Collaboration"]

Own the end-to-end development, commercialization, and technical support of polypropylene (PP) compounded resins for automotive applications. Lead new compound development from concept through OEM approval and launch, support scale-up and manufacturing readiness, and troubleshoot customer/field issues. Serve as a center of excellence for raw materials and suppliers, collaborate to expand material capabilities, and ensure HSE compliance while translating polymer science into practical solutions.

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Technology Development Engineer (Lansing, MI, US, 48910)

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end development, commercialization, and technical support of polypropylene (PP) compounded resins for automotive applications. Lead new compound development from concept through OEM approval and launch, support scale-up and manufacturing readiness, and troubleshoot customer/field issues. Serve as a center of excellence for raw materials and suppliers, collaborate to expand material capabilities, and ensure HSE compliance while translating polymer science into practical solutions.
Location: Lansing
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead development of new polypropylene compounds for automotive applications from concept through commercialization.
  • •Support compound scale up, manufacturing readiness, quality planning, and OEM approval processes.
  • •Provide technical support for existing commercial PP compound products.
  • •Serve as a center of excellence for a defined set of raw materials and suppliers and collaborate with suppliers to expand material capabilities.
  • •Investigate and resolve customer and field issues related to material performance or processing, ensuring HSE and safety compliance.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPensionLearning BudgetEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree required in Polymer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; master’s or PhD preferred.
  • •3+ years of experience in polymer or polymer compound development and/or technical support (preferred).
  • •Experience in polymer blending/compounding and polymer characterization techniques with interpretation of experimental data.
  • •Injection molding of thermoplastics knowledge.
  • •Working knowledge of polymer additives, polymer reinforcements, and impact modification technologies; basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Education:
Skills:Problem-solvingTechnical ownershipCommunicationResponsivenessCollaboration
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficePolymer blendingPolymer compoundingPolymer characterizationInjection moldingThermoplastics

Company Brief

LyondellBasell
Global chemical company producing plastics, chemicals, and refining products for industries including packaging, automotive, and construction. Operates manufacturing sites and technology licensing worldwide, focusing on polymer solutions and sustainability initiatives.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 2009
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