Technical Service and Application Development Scientist

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives.

From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable.

Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Technical Service and Application Development Scientist to join our growing Advanced Performance Materials team! This position will report directly to the Global Technical Service Manager at our Newark, DE location.

We strive for product excellence while developing sustainable solutions, and we provide our customers with the best product offerings and services.

As a Technical Service and Application Development Scientist you will contribute to the growth of our melt-processable Fluoropolymers business.

Chemours fluoropolymers are widely used in high-end applications and can be found in such wide ranging industries as electronics and communications, electrical vehicles, energy storage, and medical devices, to name a few.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following :

Provide technical support to customers, to include travel to key customers. Activities include troubleshooting customer processes, addressing customer technical questions and requests, introducing new / modified products, prototyping products / processes for customers, and design / delivery of training courses both internal and eternal to Chemours

Collaborate within a global business team and a global technical community to exchange experiences, share results, and develop and test new product prototypes or processes

Work with vendors to procure necessary materials for research activities, and develop, install, and operate new laboratory equipment in support of the same

Assist in product / customer complaint investigations to perform root cause failure analysis, and to help define corrective actions

Document and communicate results in a timely manner in various electronic formats, including electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) and Microsoft Teams sites

Adhere to site safety standards and proactively suggest improvements to work processes

The following is for this role :

Bachelor's degree in the following engineering / science disciplines; polymer, chemical, mechanical, and materials engineering / science

Interpersonal and written / oral communication skills with a strong 'Customer Focus' attitude

Strong fluency in English (professional writing and speaking)

Ability to travel to customer sites (up to 30%)

Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems

Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects in a safe manner

Ability to work in a team environment with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation

The ability to work well with all levels in the organization

At least two years of experience working with melt flowable materials, preferrably in creating coated communication wires or tubing.

The following is for this role :

Knowledge and experience of extrusion processes utilizing fluoropolymers

Working knowledge of fluoropolymer fundamentals is a plus

Benefits :

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Days

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture.

Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be .

Pay Range (in local currency) :

$105,280.00 - $164,500.00

Chemours Level :

Annual Bonus Target :

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."