Application Development Engineer - MULTIBASE(TM)

DuPont is seeking an Application Development Engineer to support our MULTIBASE™ product line. In this highly visible, customer-focused role, you will provide technical expertise across product development, application support, processing technologies, testing to industry standards, and troubleshooting. You will play a key role in driving customer success, identifying product improvement opportunities, strengthening the competitive position of existing offerings, and contributing to new product development initiatives.

As a trusted technical partner, you will collaborate closely with regional business teams and work across a global network of technical, manufacturing, sales, and marketing professionals, as well as distributors, customers, and strategic partners.

About MULTIBASE™

MULTIBASE™ is a global leader in thermoplastic additive and material solutions, with operations across the United States, Europe, and Asia. For more than 40 years, we have delivered innovative materials that help customers solve complex performance challenges across diverse markets, including automotive, construction, electronics, wire & cable, and packaging.

We are committed to customer success, employee safety, and environmental stewardship. Our operations are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, and we actively support the global Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) program.

Location Flexibility

This position offers location flexibility and is open to remote candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support

• Provide technical support and exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries and resolving product and application challenges.
• Partner with customers to generate and interpret technical data required for product qualification and approval in targeted applications.
• Develop and deliver product training and support the creation of technical literature and application resources.

Customer Engagement

• Build strong customer relationships by understanding needs, gathering feedback, and delivering tailored technical solutions.
• Serve as a technical ambassador for MULTIBASE™, leading presentations, customer meetings, and on-site technical engagements.
• Support product qualification activities and ensure compliance with relevant customer and industry standards.

Documentation & Technical Analysis

• Maintain accurate documentation of test results, procedures, and customer interactions to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Conduct analytical, experimental, and investigative work to address customer challenges and support product performance.
• Provide technical insight into material composition, processing, and performance relationships to guide solution development.

Troubleshooting & Quality Management

• Lead the investigation and resolution of product and application performance issues, implementing effective corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.

Collaboration

• Actively contribute to cross-functional project teams and participate in the global technical network to share knowledge and best practices.
• Support site initiatives related to safety, quality, and product stewardship.

Industry Leadership

• Build and demonstrate technical expertise through internal reports, technical publications, industry seminars, and conference presentations.
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, regulations, and standards related to thermoplastics and polymer applications.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting product development, applications, processing technologies, testing to industry standards, and technical problem solving.
• Strong understanding of thermoplastic processing technologies, including compounding, injection molding, and extrusion, as well as polymer materials, formulations, and silicone-based compounds.
• Demonstrated experience in a TS&D, applications development, or customer-facing technical role.
• Experience in thermoplastic compounding, from formulation development through manufacturing scale-up.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English.
• Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across commercial, manufacturing, and technical teams to achieve customer and business objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems such as SAP.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% to support customers and business needs.