Senior Technical Service and Application Development Engineer - DACH Region

The Role

Eastman is a pioneer in commercial-scale molecular recycling, producing virgin-quality polymer resins for durable goods, cosmetic packaging, medical devices, and food-contact applications. We are seeking an accomplished Application Development and Technical Service Engineer to lead our technical engagement in Europe, collaborating with leading brands, converters, and retailers to advance circular-economy solutions. 

Responsibilities

• Translate brand and converter requirements into robust Critical-To-Quality (CTQ) parameters, guiding material selection, mold design, and process optimization.
• Lead design-for-manufacturability workshops—particularly injection-molding trials—and resolve complex processing challenges.
• Represent Eastman at industry conferences, standards committees, and technical panels, delivering presentations that influence best practices.
• Capture and document customer insights, identify unmet needs, and partner with R&D to develop innovative, sustainable products.
• Develop and conduct advanced technical training, webinars, and workshops for customers, distributors, and internal teams.
• Monitor competitive materials, emerging processing technologies, and regulatory trends to uncover new application opportunities.
• Author technical marketing collateral, whitepapers, and case studies tailored to expert audiences across the value chain. 
• Keep up to date with market, application and processing technology developments including competitive material and competing technology developments
• Help develop technical marketing materials for customer engagement 
• Build up external relationships with universities and research institutes

Distinguishing Qualifications & Achievements

You are recognized in the plastics industry for either technical excellence or exceptional customer engagement, demonstrated by one or more of the following: 

Technical Leadership 

• Invited speaker or panelist at leading international conferences.
• Peer-reviewed publications or industry-recognized technical articles.
• Leadership roles in industry bodies or direct influence on polymer processing standards. 

Customer & Value-Chain Engagement 

• High-visibility external workshops, webinars, or webinars that converted prospects into strategic customers.
• Proven track record of translating brand objectives into measurable process improvements and commercial success.
• Established relationships with major brands, converters, and retailers—able to align stakeholders around shared CTQs. 

Core Qualifications

• PhD  in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. 
• Master in Plastics
• ≥ 15 years of industrial experience in plastic processing technologies—expert in injection molding; additional skills in extrusion, blow molding, film casting, or thermoforming are highly valued. 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English (mandatory); proficiency in German, other European languages welcome. 
• Willingness to travel up to 50%. 

Interested?

Please apply by the job post.