Job Description:
Technologist, Rigids
Huntsman’s Polyurethanes division is now looking for a Technologist for PU Rigids business.
This role will:
support Country Commercial/Technical Service Teams/Strategic Marketing Team across Asia Pacific Region in delivering inorganic business growth through Rigids applications or products development, or in sustaining existing business through resolving long-haul customer production problems.
This role is an individual contributor and located in Huntsman Shanghai Campus.
As the Technologist, your responsibilities are:
1) EHS and Business Conduct Compliance (10%)
- Comply and ensure zero reportable EHS incident and no breach of Corporate Business
Conduct policy and regulations.
2) Technical (Application and Product) Development (70%)
- Carry out the Rigids Development Projects especially for construction insulation assigned and instructed by Technical Manager.
- In collaboration with the relevant Country Commercial/TS Teams and Strategic Marketing Team, and ultimately contribute to the generation of sales.
3) Technical Assets (20%)
- Operate and maintain equipment for Rigids applications in proper manners.
Required Education/Knowledge/Skills/Experiences
Education:
- Master or above degree with major in polymer science or other chemical-related fields
Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge about Rigids technologies and polyurethane industries.
- Rich experience and knowledge in PU Rigids formulation, processing and production.
- Sufficient knowledge about chemicals business, marketing, supply chain, finance etc.
Skills:
- Effective interpersonal, communication, negotiating and influencing skills.
- Strong Polyurethane Rigids application and product development skill.
- Sufficient equipment operation skill for adhesive and coating applications.
- Sufficient computer application skills. (Excel, Words, Powerpoint, Lotus Notes etc.)
- Fluent English command.
Experiences:
- More than 5 years’ technical development or technical service related experience in Rigids fields or polyurethane industries with proven track record, and preferably with multi-national companies.
Additional Locations:
Skills Required
- Master or above degree in polymer science or other chemical-related fields
- In-depth knowledge about Rigids technologies and polyurethane industries
- Experience and knowledge in PU Rigids formulation, processing and production
- Sufficient knowledge about chemicals business, marketing, supply chain, finance
- Effective interpersonal, communication, negotiating and influencing skills
- Strong polyurethane Rigids application and product development skill
- Equipment operation skill for adhesive and coating applications
- Computer application skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes)
- Fluent English command
- More than 5 years technical development or technical service experience in Rigids or polyurethane industries
- Experience at multinational companies (preferred)
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
