Technical Engineer, Clean Energy Markets

Explore what Matters

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.  Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries.  Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let us explore this together!

For an overview of our work culture and benefits, click here. 

How You Can Be the Impact

Part 1: Drive Market & Technical Expertise in Clean Energy with a focus on Electric Vehicles development, batteries, fuel cells, solar and other clean energy technologies.
 

• Help SABIC Specialties business and product teams understand the various emerging technologies in the Clean Energy space. The goal being to understand the basic technology landscape and point to strong fits for the Specialties portfolio.
• Help the business to focus commercial resources on high potential target applications in the clean energy sector. We will work in collaboration with commercial, product technology and Global Application technology to win in this space.
• Requires understanding the basic performance requirements for the polymers used in the various applications and helping determine a potential for a Specialties materials portfolio solution.
• Once specific high potential application areas are identified help Specialties through internal resources and testing to provide meaningful technical data to our commercial teams and potential customers.
• Lead the application development process within the business and with validation customers to define and demonstrate our fit vs required application performance and end use testing.

Part 2: External Facing Technical Support of Molders, OEM’s & Key Customers (Processing and Application Development)
 

• Strong ability to build relationships and gain credibility with technical decision makers and key influencers at molders/customers & Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to position SABIC as a preferred supplier/partner for specialty products.
• Communicates technical challenges & opportunities to the appropriate internal leaders in a timely & professional manner. Manages technical development milestones in simple Gantt charts or timelines.
• Collaborates with Commercial Fulfillment organizations (Account Managers) and growth team owners to support the technical specification & successful processing of SABIC materials at key customers.
• Acts as a contact point between customers and SABIC teams (Product Management, Growth Leaders, and Technology) to offer a practical technical solution to respond to customer needs.
• With a primary function of clarifying and defining customer performance requirements or CTQs.
• Positions and specifies SABIC products for new and existing applications where requested by the customer.
• Proposes technical design solutions and presents potential evaluation criteria based on the customers’ needs and SABICs capability.
• Supports new growth at customers via design concept development via Computer Aided Analysis, Structural/Mold Filling, Cost Feasibility Analysis, etc.
• Gather and report market intelligence i.e. industry/customer specific unmet needs, market trends, competitor intelligence.
• Technically supports OEM strategy development and execution as part of the SABIC team.
• Leads and manages technical programs or projects at customers with the intent of winning new business or keeping existing business.
• Influencing and supporting customers by providing technical knowledge and value added expertise.
• Build/grow relationships with key decision makers at customers
• Gathers and communicates market intel focus industries, new spaces, mega trends, and competitive intelligence
• Liaise with T&I and PM for relevant NPIs, special customer projects, and new technology platforms
• Coordinates/conducts technical/ product training at customers in support of Account Management growth and penetration strategy.
• Utilizes and supports the TDE Network with knowledge and expertise as appropriate.

What Matters to SABIC

• BS Degree in Required: Engineering Degree Preferred (Chemical, Mechanical)
• 5 + year relevant technical experience – MUST have Injection Molding processing experience
• Ability to balance working from home office and visiting customers.
• Ability to travel approximately >50% based on customer priorities
• Experience growing new market/new application opportunities
• Ability to study markets and trends and make recommendation on Specialties portfolio fit
• Self-starter with the drive and passion to succeed
• Excellent communication and matrix management skills
• Business Acumen
• Build Technical Repour with customers quickly and effectively

Eligibility Requirements

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday – Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.