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About you and this role

The Dow Polyurethane Systems business has an open position for a Technical Service and Development Engineer to join the Polyurethanes Energy Efficiency segment. The position is based in Correggio, Italy.

The main responsibilities will be in the technology area of polyurethane rigid foam mainly for the production of insulated metal panels for the construction industry, from new products development to technical assistance to customers in EMEAI region.

The candidate will be a fast learner, be comfortable with tight timelines, working independently and as part of cross-functional international teams.

The troubleshooting and development activities will require depth of technical thinking and application of scientific methodology in problem solving. In addition, it is considered essential to have a hands-on approach to polyurethane processing equipment and to assisting customers in process related troubleshooting.

The candidate will work closely with the TS&D Leader EMEAI, with regional and global TS&D network and with Marketing and Sales function.

Responsibilities

• Uses expertise to develop value-creating solutions and/or products for the customers
• Understands Dow's technologies and the interaction of those technologies in multiple applications and partners with others to translate technology benefits into business opportunities
• Consistently applies the scientific method to solve technical problems
• Develops applications and implements solutions to eliminate defects and improve performance of products
• Recognizes patentable ideas, participates on patent teams and generates critical data
• Takes the lead in initiating confidentiality agreements with customers and patent disclosures to protect Dow's intellectual capital
• Serves as peer coach and provides constructive advice on projects within the team
• Leads technical sub teams and defines scope of the larger project space
• Modifies communication appropriately to both internal and external audiences
• Communicates and appropriately documents work in the form of internal reports/ROC's/presentations and external publications/presentations (when appropriate). Draft and submit patent disclosures as appropriate
• Serves on multi-disciplinary project teams to collaborate, provide technical input, and deliver results aligned with team deliverables
• Partners with Product Stewards to identify and address regulatory constraints and requirements for implementation of product strategies through in-depth knowledge of applications
• Provides customers technical knowledge on the use, handling, and management of Dow products. Solve problems with efficient and systematic troubleshooting

Qualifications

• A minimum of MSc in chemistry, polymer science, industrial chemistry, material science, chemical engineering or material engineering; PhD is a plus
• Experience in polymer chemistry (synthesis/characterization) and/or formulation science is preferred
• Experience in polyurethane chemistry and processing is a plus
• Experience in rigid polyurethane foam is highly valued
• Ability to work in international teams, communicate and build networks across geographies and cultures
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Strong desire to develop operation skills (from laboratory scale to large-scale prototyping in dedicated facilities), grow professionally and deal with complex work challenges
• Knowledge of design of experiment technique and/or statistical analysis of datasets is an asset
• IT and communication skills are required
• Fluent English is essential, other European language is a plus

Additional notes

• You are able to travel between 20% and 30%
• This position does not offer relocation support

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.