Technical Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Participate in processing trials
• Assist with product recommendations
• Support application development
• Help resolve technical and processing-related challenges
• Support extrusion and injection molding trials at customer and manufacturing locations
• Assist customers with material selection, processing recommendations, and application development
• Work closely with sales, manufacturing, engineering, and technical teams to support customer projects and business growth
• Participate in new product evaluations, customer qualifications, and commercialization activities
• Analyze customer applications, processing conditions, and performance requirements to recommend appropriate solutions
• Support customer visits, technical presentations, and product demonstrations as needed
• Monitor and communicate market, application, and competitive trends to commercial and technical leadership
• Maintain regular communication with customers regarding trial progress, technical issues, and project status
• Travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and industry events as required to support business objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
• Equivalent combination of technical education and relevant industry experience may be considered
• 3–7 years of experience in plastics, polymers, extrusion, injection molding, or related manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting or participating in extrusion and/or injection molding processing trials
• Familiarity with acrylic polymers (PMMA) or similar thermoplastic materials preferred
• Customer-facing technical support or technical sales experience preferred
• Understanding of polymer processing parameters, tooling considerations, and product performance characteristics
• Experience troubleshooting processing or application-related issues in a manufacturing environment
• Able to work cross-functionally with sales, manufacturing, engineering, and customers
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites, processing facilities, and manufacturing locations as needed
• Technical training or hands-on experience in plastics processing, extrusion, or injection molding strongly preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of polymer processing principles, including extrusion and injection molding
• Ability to support and troubleshoot customer processing trials and application challenges
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills
• Able to collaborate effectively with sales, manufacturing, engineering, and R&D teams
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of processing equipment, tooling, and material performance characteristics
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment
• Proficiency with standard business software and technical reporting/documentation

About Plaskolite

PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service.