Sr. Customer & Application Development Engineer, Coatings

Responsibilities

• Develop new anti-corrosion coatings and novel hybrid Interpenetrating Polymer Network (IPN) type coatings.
• Utilize Baytown facilities to fabricate coating samples for assessing corrosion resistance and performance.
• Provide on-site technical support to customers for product development and application process optimization.
• Deliver technical insights and market intelligence to guide new application developments and business strategy.
• Develop novel technology to strengthen the intellectual property portfolio.
• Author technical reports, publications, and promotional materials such as data sheets and brochures.
• Train and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in Chemistry, Engineering, Coatings Science, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of industrial experience formulating high-performance thermoset coatings.
• Strong understanding of thermoset coating chemistries (epoxy, urethane, urea, siloxane, etc.) and formulation principles.
• Knowledge of coating application methods including airless spray, plural component spray, brushing, and rolling.
• Proficiency in statistical experimental design (DOE) and formulation optimization.
• Hands-on laboratory experience and an inclination for lab-based work.
• Knowledge of ASTM, ISO, or AMPP coating test methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hybrid coatings of mixed chemistries, polymeric blends, or IPN.
• Knowledge of ROMP (ring opening metathesis polymerization) and p-DCPD (dicyclopentadiene) chemistry.
• Knowledge of intellectual property development, assessment, and procurement.

Benefits

• Pension Plan with automatic enrollment.
• Savings Plan with company match (up to 7% match for contributions of at least 6%).
• Workplace flexibility programs including "Flex your Day."
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee Health Advisory Program providing confidential professional counseling.
• Disability Plan for income replacement.

About the Company

ExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies. Our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. We operate through diverse businesses including Upstream, Product Solutions, and Low Carbon Solutions to optimize energy, chemicals, and lubricants for a changing world.