Product Development Specialist - Thermoplastics Elastomers

Product Development Specialist - Thermoplastics Elastomers Requisition ID 2026-23513 Country Switzerland City Meyrin Overview: The Product Development Specialist - Thermoplastic Elastomer will act as a technology expert for the Hytrel® TPC product family.  He or she will provide technology recommendations and guidance to other teams within Celanese such as the business management, stewardship, manufacturing, quality and others to achieve business goals and to make business decisions.   Additionally, this role will have product development responsibilities.

YOU will be involved in the following tasks: The individual will maintain internal product release criteria in line with manufacturing capabilities and customer requirements for commercial products and new products under development. The individual will provide technical support of business-critical manufacturing and supply issues to internal and external customers. He or she will be a steward of product data quality, communication and enable connections of product attributes to new customers and applications. The individual will take on development of new Hytrel® TPC products as needed. Qualifications: What YOU will bring to the team: Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 5 years of experience in thermoplastics manufacturing, product development, application development, product management, or technical service within engineering polymers. Strong understanding of polymer characterization, analytical techniques, and material property testing methodologies. Demonstrated ability to influence and align objectives across technical, commercial, and operational functions. Experience troubleshooting complex product, process, or application-related issues. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and customer-facing communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in cross-functional environments. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Technical expertise with thermoplastic elastomer resins, formulations, and applications. Knowledge of semi-crystalline thermoplastics, structure-property relationships, and performance optimization. Experience with injection molding, compounding operations, and twin-screw extrusion technologies. Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Six Sigma methodologies. Experience supporting product commercialization and customer qualification programs. Familiarity with sustainability initiatives, recycled content technologies, or circular economy applications within engineering polymers. Apply: Apply for this job online Apply Share Refer this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com. Celanese ist ein weltweit führendes Chemieunternehmen, das Spezialmaterialien herstellt, die in den meisten wichtigen Industriezweigen und Verbraucheranwendungen zum Einsatz kommen. Unsere Geschäftsbereiche nutzen unsere chemische, technologische und kaufmännische Expertise, um Mehrwert für unsere Kunden, Mitarbeiter und Aktionäre zu schaffen. Wir fördern Nachhaltigkeit, indem wir die von uns hergestellten Materialien verantwortungsbewusst verwalten und unser Portfolio an nachhaltigen Produkten ausbauen, um den Anforderungen unserer Kunden und der Gesellschaft gerecht zu werden. Wir sind bestrebt, einen positiven Beitrag in unseren Gemeinden zu leisten und Inklusion in unseren Teams zu fördern. Die Celanese Corporation ist ein Fortune-500-Unternehmen, das weltweit mehr als 11.000 Mitarbeiter beschäftigt und im Jahr 2025 einen Nettoumsatz von 9,5 Milliarden US-Dollar erzielte. Interested in this opportunity? Note: If you were referred by an employee (they set-up your profile) to this opportunity, you can add and/or update your resume/CV before or after applying to this position. Socialize this job opportunity to a friend, colleague, or family member: