Technical Engineer – Rotomoulding Polymers

Technical Engineer – Rotomoulding Polymers (The position has been filled)

• Leading international manufacturing organisation
• Excellent career path available for the right individual
• Negotiable salary $80K to $100K package including car or car allowance

 

COMPANY

Our client is one of the world’s leading supplier of raw polymer materials to the rotomoulding industry. They have been operating for over 20 years and have manufacturing facilities in Brisbane, Adelaide, New Zealand, South-East Asia, UK and Europe. Due to the ever increasing demand for their products they are seeking an experience Chemist/Chemical Engineer with a solid understanding of polymer science.

 

ROLE

In this challenging position you will be involved in maintaining and developing working relationships with key customers by:

• Assisting them with any technical queries they may have in relation to specific products
• Supporting them in any approved technical development for new or existing materials or applications

Apart from assisting you key customers, you will also spend part of your time in the lab involved in:

• Physical and mechanical testing such as tensile, flexural, falling dart impact test method, MFI, part-density, operate a small rotational moulding machine & powder quality tests (size, dry flow and bulk density)
• In-house developed QC testing based on the MFI validation
• Writing technical reports to non-technical internal or external stakeholders

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

To be successful in securing this position you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Hold a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Similar and have a good understanding of polymers and plastic processes, ideally rotomoulding but not essential
• Have 3 to 4 years of experience in Technical Sales or Product Management role within the polymer or similar industries
• Must have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, as you will be dealing with various external as well as internal stakeholders
• Be prepared to travel locally as well as interstate. Some overseas travel may also be required

 

APPLICATION

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button below and attach your updated resume and cover letter. To discuss the role, please call Richard or Helen on +61 3 9516 0100 during business hours.

 

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