Development Engineer

Development Engineer We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform product and process development in the film and sheet processing of the Specialty Films subdivision. Major Tasks & Responsibilities: Develop modified and new grades of TPU, polycarbonate, and film and sheet products Develop multi-layer and cast-on-carrier products Lead key development projects Document and report progress of the product development programs Support projects that require capital investments Independently interact with customers and internal commercial organization to thoroughly understand customer requirements in order to effectively contribute to new product development; Contribute to developing new applications for TPU films Provide technical service to Specialty Films TPU customers Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant professional experience; OR Master's degree in an engineering discipline with 2 years of relevant professional experience; OR Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline with 1+ year of relevant professional experience Preferred Qualifications: Degree in chemical engineering or plastics engineering Specific experience with manufacturing or development of plastic films, including thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate (PC), or similar Specific familiarity with DOE software such as JMP or Minitab Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills Ability to translate development activities into commercially viable technologies and products Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence others Strong computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Thorough understanding of statistical methods in experimental design (DOE)