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Formosa Plastics

Staff Engineer

Livingston, NJ · On-site

$108K - $131K/yr

... producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical ... STAFF ENGINEER The Staff Engineer plays a critical role in supporting cross-functional business ...

Apple

Color Resin Engineer - Materials PD

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Minimum Qualifications BS or MS in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering 5 years of industry experience Technical knowledge of pigments, dyes, and resins Familiarity with ...

Geotek LLC

Chemical Mixer

Stewartville, MN · On-site

$22.50 - $28.50/hr

This position is not only pivotal in ensuring the correct mixing of resins and coatings by ... Mission Enhance the world's infrastructure with engineered composite products. Vision Develop ...

Quadratic 3D

Senior Polymer Chemist

Somerville, MA · On-site

Collaborate and interface with team employing resins in novel 3D printing conditions ... D. in Polymer, Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering degree with 3 to 10 years of ...

Amperesand

Materials and Process Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

Own material selection across dielectrics, polymers, resins, composites, and coatings, balancing ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a ...

Formosa Plastics

I&E Engineer

Point Comfort, TX · On-site

... producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical ... The site I&E Engineer position exists in order to optimize the utilization of physical assets and ...

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How much do resins chemical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for resins chemical engineer in the United States is $87,487.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a resins chemical engineer do?

A Resins Chemical Engineer specializes in the design, development, and optimization of processes for producing synthetic and natural resins. They work to improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of resin manufacturing by selecting raw materials, developing chemical formulations, and overseeing production operations. These engineers often collaborate with research teams to create new resin products for industries like automotive, construction, and electronics. Additionally, they ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations while troubleshooting production issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a resins chemical engineer?

To thrive as a Resins Chemical Engineer, you need a solid background in chemical engineering principles, polymer science, and process optimization, typically supported by a bachelor's or higher degree in chemical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory analytical tools (such as DSC, FTIR, and rheometers), process simulation software, and safety certifications is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you excel in troubleshooting and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and innovative development and production of high-quality resins for industrial applications.

What are some common challenges resins chemical engineers face when scaling up production from laboratory to manufacturing settings?

Resins Chemical Engineers often encounter challenges when scaling up production, such as maintaining consistent product quality and managing variations in raw material properties. The transition from lab-scale to industrial-scale production can introduce unexpected issues with reaction kinetics, heat transfer, and equipment limitations. To address these, engineers work closely with process operators, quality control teams, and equipment vendors to optimize parameters and ensure safety and efficiency. Effective troubleshooting and strong communication skills are essential for successfully bridging the gap between research and large-scale manufacturing.

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Staff Engineer

Livingston, NJ • On-site

Formosa Plastics
Plastics Product Manufacturing
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$108K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support cross-functional business operations by applying engineering expertise to monitor, evaluate, and improve performance across sales, marketing, distribution, and related functions.

  • Review sales contracts, monitor systems, and support production and sales planning through engineering tools to optimize efficiency, profitability, and operational effectiveness.

  • Coordinate and execute special technical assignments involving process analysis, strategic problem-solving, and operational improvement initiatives.

Formosa Plastics rating

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.
Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.
Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.
We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.
Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.
STAFF ENGINEER
The Staff Engineer plays a critical role in supporting cross-functional business operations by applying core engineering expertise to monitor, evaluate, and enhance the performance of various Business Divisions, including Sales, Marketing, Distribution, and related operating functions. This position focuses on driving operational excellence through systems design, process optimization, supply chain logistics, maintenance and reliability engineering, and economic analysis.
In addition to technical responsibilities, the Staff Engineer acts as a strategic liaison between Business Divisions, Service Departments, and FPC Taiwan-ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and the preparation of analytical reports for executive management. This role supports data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and maximizing profitability.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
  1. Review sales contracts using engineering economics to perform profitability analyses and suggest pricing or operational improvements to boost profit.
  2. Monitor sales and marketing systems, applying process optimization and systems engineering to recommend improvements in efficiency and consistency.
  3. Provide bilingual technical communication between FPCUSA and Taiwan executives, ensuring accurate interpretation of engineering and business content.
  4. Support production and sales planning, inventory control, internal transfer pricing through engineering tools such as material and energy balances and supply chain modeling.
  5. Evaluate distribution performance using benchmarking data and reliability engineering to promote continuous improvement and align with industry best practices.
  6. Review expense budgets with a focus on engineering economics to ensure cost control and alignment with operational performance.
  7. Coordinate and optimize integrated sales planning and strategy development (e.g., for the Vinyl Chain) using systems design and engineering modeling to align technical capacity with market demand.
  8. Develop FPCUSA's Annual Income Projection, applying data analysis and engineering-informed financial modeling to support strategic planning and executive decision-making.
  9. Facilitate cross-functional coordination between Business Divisions and Taiwan to improve operational effectiveness and alignment.
  10. Execute special assignments, often involving technical evaluation, process analysis, or strategic problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Preferable 1-5 years working experience in chemical/plastics Industry.
  2. MS Office skills such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., excellent mathematical skills, and/or engineering quantitative analysis skills.
  3. Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Check Out Our Benefits
Health Coverage and Perks
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Group Term Life, Dependent and
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off for a balanced life
(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)
FlexTime Available
Competitive Compensation
Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match,
Cash Balance, Pension Plan

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