Applications Development Technical Specialist Job Description

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Applications development technical specialist provides technical support for the injection molding and extrusion trials and help customers to solve the issues during polymer processing.

Applications Development Technical Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Be responsible for complaints resolution

Provide trouble-shooting expertise to resolve customer product related issues

Work with other parts of the organization to determine root cause of product issues

Conduct field trials at customer locations and document the information in the Technical Service Contact Report

Conduct in-house experimentation for trouble-shooting and/or resin/application development efforts

Maintain customer and industry forums contacts and relationships

Be a consultant to customers on resin selection and use

Provide training to internal and external customers as requested

Work with plants/licensees on manufacturing related technical issues

Prepare written presentations/reports and oral presentations summarizing project results

Applications Development Technical Specialist Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Education for Applications Development Technical Specialist

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Employers hiring for the applications development technical specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technical, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Design, Business, Financial Services, Science, Computing

Skills for Applications Development Technical Specialist

Desired skills for applications development technical specialist include:

Fiber extrusion

Thermoforming

Blow molding

Injection molding

Blown film extrusion

Cast

ASTM standards

Pipe extrusion

Polymer physical property testing

Twin-screw extrusion

Desired experience for applications development technical specialist includes:

Represent CPChem in industry forums and standards bodies as may be appropriate for that job function or area

Support and recommend programs that relate to current/future business needs

Plan, coordinate and participate in project activities of the team

Participate in group safety program and activities

Participate in personnel development and recruiting

Lead/assist in developing new resins, resins specifications and/or new applications

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