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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)
Salary range: $103,763 - $192,644
This is a full time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period).
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- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 4 or more years of relevant professional experience
- Master's degree in an engineering discipline and 2 or more years of relevant professional experience
- Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline and 1 or more year of relevant professional experience
- Degree in chemical engineering or plastics engineering
- Experience manufacturing or developing plastic films, including TPU, polycarbonate, or similar materials
- Familiarity with DOE software such as JMP or Minitab
- 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 and ability to influence others
- Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Thorough understanding of statistical methods in experimental design (DOE)
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
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What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
