Plastics Application Development & Technical Service Co-Op - 2025

Avient Corporation
United States, Ohio, Avon Lake
33587 Walker Road (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024
Job Summary The Application Development & Technical Service (ADTS) Co-op will collaborate with local ADTS teams within SEM to participate in engineering activities. The Co-op will be located at a different location during each of their three rotations to get broad exposure to Avient's technologies and businesses. Activities will include both in-house application development testing and internal mold trials, as well as collaborating with External ADTS engineers to travel to customer facilities for product validation. The Application Development & Technical Service (ADTS) Engineer will be responsible for recommending appropriate Engineered Thermoplastics (ETP's) for customer applications and optimizing customer processes, while also providing education/training on how to design applications and tooling. The candidate will also participate in the resolution of customer complaints, as needed. ADTS Engineer may also be responsible for developing testing plans and procedures, data analysis, and communication of results for new applications and product launches. Essential Functions Support application evaluation and material selection Attend process trials of new and existing products Troubleshoot processing problems at existing customers Engage customers on quality issues as well as process and technology questions Create product part or mold design and processing/troubleshooting literature for each product line Construct presentations and provide processing and design training to the customer Interpret and analyze customer part drawings, mold filling simulation, elemental analysis, etc. Additional support as needed to internal customers - Sales, Product Management, Technology, Manufacturing. Familiarization of current and legacy product portfolio. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Bachelors Student in Plastics Engineering or related Engineering field required. 1+ year's related experience (including internship/co-op experience) preferred Injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming experience a plus Qualifications Strong injection molding and/or extrusion processing skills. Knowledge of other processing methods a plus Strong mold and part design skills Capability to think outside the box and work on cutting edge concepts Proficiency with SolidWorks and Moldflow (or similar software) Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis Software Understanding of plastics materials and compounding processes Performs work with speed and accuracy. Adheres to internal Avient policies and rules. Interprets Technical Data sheets (TDS) / Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and provide proper instruction Strong communication skills required, both oral and written (technical and non-technical) Able to present ideas and results in a logical manner Receptive to ideas and feedback Responds to emails/calls and provides detailed reports in appropriate fashion and timeframe. Understands project purpose and commitment required. Able to present ideas and results in a logical manner. Can effectively communicate technical information with other functions that are non-technical. Works seamlessly with others without difficulty. Bi-lingual with Spanish is a plus Competencies Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development. Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. Security includes physical security and cyber security. Who We Are Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include: Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work. For more information, visit www.avient.com. Why Avient Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent. At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.