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Salary**Title: Project Engineer - Technical Service & Development
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**Location: Pasadena, TX
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**Who we are:
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**Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI)
** is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.
**Why Kuraray:
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Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.
As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.
**Position summary:
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The Project Engineer will be the primary technical lead for execution of KRTC capital expenditure projects including analytical equipment, polymer processing equipment, and building improvements in collaboration with the TS&D Lab Manager and the Director of TS&D.
The Project Engineer will execute twin-screw compounding trials for the new EVAL EVOH product development with guidance from the Sr. TS&D Specialist.
The Project Engineer will be the project lead in the execution of pilot-scale, high oxygen barrier, multilayer blown film and cast sheet and film coextrusion equipment with guidance from the Senior TS&D Specialist and the Director of TS&D.
The Project Engineer will conduct technical service to select customer base with guidance from the Director of TS&D.
**Responsibilities:
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**Minimum Qualifications:
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Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a bachelor's in Engineering (expected graduation date of May 31st, 2024, or earlier)
Bachelors in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Polymer)
0-5 years of related project management experience
Must have good analytical, planning and organizational skills.
Knowledge of the basic structural, mechanical, and rheological characteristics of polymers, polymer processing, analytical and physical testing of polymer properties.
R&D and product development experience or good command/understanding of R&D process including new product development.
Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, creative thinking, consulting, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to prioritize work to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
Excellent problem-solving/decision-making skills.
Ability to multi-tasks
Candidates must have a valid driver's license.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.
Our employees enjoy an attractive healthcare benefits package, including wellness reimbursements to promote a healthy lifestyle. We also provide an Educational Reimbursement Plan, helping our employees fulfill their career goals, as well as a competitive 401(k).
**Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
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**Please apply online at:
**http://www.kuraray.us.com/careers/
Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
¨NBSP;No third-party candidates accepted.
You should be proficient in:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Basic Computer Skills
- Twin Screw Compounding Experience
- Driver's License
- Engineering Degree
- Excellent Communication Skills
