Technical Service and Application Development Scientist

Company: Chemours
Location: Newark
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Technical Service and Application Development Scientist to join our growing Advanced Performance Materials team! This position will report directly to the Global Technical Service Manager at our Newark, DE location.

We strive for product excellence while developing sustainable solutions, and we provide our customers with the best product offerings and services. As a Technical Service and Application Development Scientist you will contribute to the growth of our melt-processable Fluoropolymers business. Chemours fluoropolymers are widely used in high-end applications and can be found in such wide ranging industries as electronics and communications, electrical vehicles, energy storage, and medical devices, to name a few.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide technical support to customers, to include travel to key customers. Activities include troubleshooting customer processes, addressing customer technical questions and requests, introducing new/modified products, prototyping products/processes for customers, and design/delivery of training courses both internal and eternal to Chemours
  
• Collaborate within a global business team and a global technical community to exchange experiences, share results, and develop and test new product prototypes or processes
  
• Work with vendors to procure necessary materials for research activities, and develop, install, and operate new laboratory equipment in support of the same
  
• Assist in product/customer complaint investigations to perform root cause failure analysis, and to help define corrective actions
  
• Document and communicate results in a timely manner in various electronic formats, including electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) and Microsoft Teams sites
  
• Adhere to site safety standards and proactively suggest improvements to work processes
  
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in the following engineering/science disciplines; polymer, chemical, mechanical, and materials engineering/science
    
  • Interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with a strong 'Customer Focus' attitude
    
  • Strong fluency in English (professional writing and speaking)
    
  • Ability to travel to customer sites (up to 30%)
    
  • Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems
    
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects in a safe manner
    
  • Ability to work in a team environment with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation
    
  • The ability to work well with all levels in the organization
    
  • At least two years of experience working with melt flowable materials, preferrably in creating coated communication wires or tubing.
    
    
    The following is preferred for this role:
    
    • Knowledge and experience of extrusion processes utilizing fluoropolymers
      
    • Working knowledge of fluoropolymer fundamentals is a plus
      
      
      Benefits:
      
      Competitive Compensation
      
      Comprehensive Benefits Packages
      
      401(k) Match
      
      Employee Stock Purchase Program
      
      Tuition Reimbursement
      
      Commuter Benefits
      
      Learning and Development Opportunities
      
      Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
      
      Company-paid Volunteer Days
      
      We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we're proud to be Certified--- by Great Place to Work - .
      
      Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
      
      Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
      
      Chemours is an E-Verify employer
      
      Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
      
      Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
      
      In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
      
      Pay Range (in local currency):
      $105,280.00 - $164,500.00
      
      Chemours Level:
      26
      
      Annual Bonus Target:
      11%
      
      The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
      
      At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

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