TS&D Specialist - Specialty Adhesives
On-siteAuburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Support formulation development, process improvements, and scale-up activities for new and existing adhesive technologies by collaborating with laboratory technicians to prepare, test, and evaluate samples using customer specifications and industry standards. Analyze mechanical, physical, and application performance data to develop data-driven technical recommendations and prepare documentation for customer approvals. Lead troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and corrective actions while assisting with customer trials, product launches, and on-site engagement. Partner with global cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for automotive OEMs and industrial customers. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field and up to 10% travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, or a related field
- at least 5 years of relevant industrial experience
- Experience in automotive, technical service, application development, R&D, manufacturing support, quality, or another customer-facing technical role
- Hands-on experience in a laboratory or industrial setting, including sample preparation, testing, data analysis, and documentation
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, interpret data, and translate findings into clear recommendations and a path forward
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to customers and internal stakeholders
- Capability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and respond to changing customer and business needs
- Adhere to timelines for assigned work
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with digital, LIMS, ELN, or technical documentation systems
- Understanding of polymer materials, adhesive bonding, mechanical testing, application processes, or automotive assembly processes
- Knowledge of adhesive dispensing, substrate preparation, surface treatment, curing, validation testing, and customer qualification processes
- Experience with ASTM, SAE, customer-specific, IATF, or other automotive quality and testing requirements
- Experience leading technical workstreams, customer trials, field troubleshooting, or root cause investigations
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