Engineer, Application Development (AUTO)

Roehm is a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry with a global presence. The role focuses on delivering expert applications development in the automotive sector, influencing product strategy, and providing technical guidance to support new applications and material qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance on product selection, part and tool design, structural analysis, and process optimization to support new applications and material qualifications
• Partner with Strategic Account Managers to identify, develop, and close new business opportunities and support broader market development efforts
• Lead technical marketing initiatives, including developing presentations, product literature, competitive intelligence, and maintaining the technical library
• Train and coach Roehm’s sales, marketing, customer service, and distribution partners on product performance, value propositions, and application best practices
• Deliver direct technical support to customers, including processing troubleshooting, material selection, and quality complaint resolution
• Support new market penetration by providing technical expertise, gathering Voice of Customer (VOC) input, and contributing to new product development
• Conduct recurring customer workshops and technical training sessions for OEMs, molders, and distribution partners
• Support OEM material and part approval processes (PPAP) and contribute to global technical information exchange across OEM and industry groups

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering/science discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in both the automotive and plastics industries
• Strong background in polymer science and processing technologies (injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming)
• Ability to advise customers on processing conditions, troubleshooting, and mold/part design; CAE modeling proficiency required
• Understanding of automotive regulatory and approval processes (OEM material approvals, AMECA, FMVSS108)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM, SAP
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing abilities
• Ability to travel up to 50%, domestically and internationally
• Experience in lighting or medical markets is a plus
• Familiarity with engineering polymers, PMMA, or transparent materials preferred
• Moldflow experience a plus