Application Development Engineer
Huntsman is seeking an Application Development Engineer supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in HATC, Texas. This position will report to the Sr. Technical Services Manager.
Job Scope
The Application Development Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting advanced material solutions for applications in electrical power and electronics. This role partners closely with customers and internal teams to translate application requirements into tailored formulations and processing solutions. Based at the Huntsman Advanced Technology Center (HATC), the position plays a critical role in enabling product adoption, supporting innovation, and driving technical excellence across key market segments.
In summary, as the Application Development Engineer, you will:
- Provide technical support and processing guidance to optimize product performance across applications such as potting, encapsulation, casting, bonding, and electrical insulation.
- Translate customer requirements into material selection, formulation strategies, and processing recommendations.
- Develop and modify resin formulations (e.g., fillers, catalysts, additives, and stoichiometry) to achieve targeted performance characteristics such as thermal conductivity, dielectric strength, and mechanical properties.
- Lead customer trials, prototype development, and qualification programs to ensure successful product validation and commercialization.
- Troubleshoot material and processing challenges across laboratories, manufacturing, and customer environments.
- Conduct laboratory experiments, material characterization, and data analysis to support application development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Product Management, Quality, and Operations to support product development, scale-up, and lifecycle management.
- Deliver technical presentations, training sessions, and demonstrations to customers, internal stakeholders, and industry audiences.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including application notes, processing guidelines, and best practices.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience working with thermoset materials, including epoxy and polyurethane systems.
- Strong knowledge of resin chemistry, formulation development, and structure-property relationships.
- Experience with material characterization and analytical techniques (e.g., DSC, TGA, viscosity, thermal conductivity, and mechanical testing).
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills in processing, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
Skills and Knowledge
- Customer focus with the ability to understand and translate customer needs into actionable technical solutions.
- Strong technical expertise in thermoset materials and processing technologies.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across R&D, commercial, and operations teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
- Results-oriented mindset with the ability to drive projects through successful completion and product adoption.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Experience in power electronics, electrical insulation, or advanced composites applications.
- Experience supporting customers or working in application development roles.
- Exposure to manufacturing scale-up and industrial processes.
Working Environment
- Laboratory and office environment with routine interaction with manufacturing and customer facilities.
- Occasional travel may be required to support customer trials, product qualifications, and technical engagements.
- Must be able to comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements and practices.
Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
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