Senior ADTS (Scientist/Technologist)

Responsibilities

The Senior Healthcare Application Development & Technical Service Engineer supports healthcare growth by translating customer application needs into practical material, design, tooling, processing, and validation solutions.

This role partners with customers, commercial teams, product management, technology, manufacturing, and quality to advance new applications from concept through launch while supporting troubleshooting, complaint resolution, and technical trainingQualifications

Qualifications

Education and Experience


* Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field required.


* Advanced degree or equivalent technical experience preferred.


* Seven or more years of related experience preferred, including internship or co-op experience where applicable.


* Healthcare, medical device, biopharmaceutical tubing, or regulated manufacturing experience preferred.


* Working knowledge of healthcare application requirements, quality systems, and regulatory expectations preferred.


* Strong understanding of plastics processing, including profile extrusion, tubing, injection molding, and related processes required.


* Experience with thermoforming, blown film, or other healthcare-relevant conversion processes preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Technical Competence


* Proficiency with CAE software such as SolidWorks, Moldflow, and FEA.


* Strong understanding of part design, mold design, tooling considerations, and plastic processing fundamentals.


* Ability to interpret technical data sheets, safety data sheets, test data, and application requirements.


* Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems with speed, accuracy, and practical judgment.


* Ability to develop creative, customer-focused solutions for emerging healthcare applications.


* Commitment to working in accordance with Avient policies, safety expectations, and quality requirements.

Leadership and Communication Skills


* Communicates clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.


* Presents recommendations, results, and tradeoffs in a logical, actionable manner.


* Works collaboratively across commercial, technical, manufacturing, and quality functions.


* Responds to customers and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.


* Demonstrates ownership of project goals, commitments, and follow-through.


* Is receptive to feedback and able to adjust approach based on business and customer needs.

Competencies


* This position is expected to demonstrate Avient's core competencies for a Leader of Self, including accountability, collaboration, customer focus, integrity, continuous improvement, and commitment to results.

Physical Demands

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