Testing & Analytics

Overview

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Responsibilities

• Testing & Analytics Service Request case management with good planning and multi-tasking skills

• Follow and monitor EC budgetary threshold guidelines for Service Request cases

• Communications with the Commercial and Project Management team to understand project background and customer needs, recommend appropriate testing techniques and test parameters, as well as constantly provide update on case progress

• Timely support to answer customer's inquiries related to testing capability, testing methods, simple data interpretation, new methods or external testing, etc.

• Engaged Product Specialist team daily to align on request scope and relevance to finalize testing plan and review/approval data

• Interactions and collaborations with Florence Analytical, PT, PPT, and global labs on molding and testing job submission, method alignment, testing capability and completion timeline, etc.

• Submit CHIP and Sample Manager jobs, interpret mechanical and analytical testing data, and write Service Request reports

• Consistently balance the needs of multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize the tasks and ensure to complete work within committed deadline

• Lead pipeline testing technician team, oversee application testing and new test/equipment setup as well as team development

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field also acceptable with significant relevant experience

• MS or MEng in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in laboratory environment (combination of academic and industrial experience accepted)

• Experience in engineering polymers and testing techniques, including mechanical and analytical testing properties

• Experience in material identification, failure analysis, thermal analysis, material degradation, and be able to recommend relevant technique for customer testing request

• Knowledge of organic chemistry, chemical handling/safety, SDS, and familiar with chemical/material safety approval process

• Basic understanding of polymer manufacturing/conversion techniques (specifically compounding and injection molding)

• Familiar with global standardized test methods on plastics (ISO, ASTM, IEC, DIN, etc.)

• Must be energetic, self-motivated, flexible/adaptable and with good time management skills

• Be a team player, results oriented, and with a strong safety conscious mindset and a desire for excellence and continuous improvement

• Constantly seek input from key stakeholders on projects and activities in progress and up-coming.

• Building collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams (commercial, project management, Product Specialists, labs, T&I, CSR, FTS, external labs, etc.)

• Leadership skills, optimizing work process, resolving conflicts and team development

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.