Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

Job Summary:
The Research Engineer position is responsible for developing capabilities and competencies in polymer characterization techniques relative to polymer science, chemistry and analytical masterfulness in order to optimize the utilization of instrument and technical resources to effectively support polyolefin business in R&D or product/application development. All while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, safety regulations, and company requirements.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum 5 years of polymer experiences, preferably in polyolefin with experience conducting polymer material analysis and research in a laboratory setting.
• M.S. or above in Polymer Sciences, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Polymer/Materials Sciences and Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field from a recognized university.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Conduct research and provide technical solution regarding optimal polymer structure or composition, selection of catalyst, additive formulation, process parameters, process, and fabrication technologies.
• Develop the characterization program and solve manufacturing problems (especially VOC characterization for PP automotive business) to achieve value creation, product and process improvement, and cost saving.
• Conduct fundamental study on the relationship among the catalyst composition, polymer structure and polymer physical properties for product improvements and de-bottle neck projects.
• Ensure reproducible and reliable polymer characterizations are carried out to meet the needs of R&D and QA/QC by coordinating instrument calibration, training technician, setting and improving test protocols, reviewing data and communicating with internal and external clients.
• Interfacing with internal and external clients, commend proper test and analyses, provide support in data analyses and application, and lead/assist solution development.
• Provide leadership in the assigned area(s) of testing and analyses; ensure accuracy, reproducibility and traceability of the data generated.
• Explore innovation and cost-effectiveness in polymer characterization methods in the areas in compositional analyses, thermal analyses, rheology, morphology, and other testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:

• Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside of regular working schedule as required.
• Must demonstrate exceptional teamwork and customer service; behave professionally; treat others with respect and dignity.
• Must meet all safety requirements
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to handle and manage the stress associated with the position, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Must be able to travel to offsite locations or other business functions as needed (requirement to travel means having a valid driver’s license and being prepared to drive a motor vehicle and to fly with overnight stays required).
• Must implement/educate/train and adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Must be able to collaborate by integrating and utilizing cross-functional Internal Contacts and External Contact resources to impact Department goals and results optimally.

Check Out Our Benefits
Health Coverage and Perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Group Term Life, Dependent and
Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement
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Work/Life Balance

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off for a balanced life
(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)

FlexTime Available

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing match,
Cash Balance Pension Plan and equity for all employees


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