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Responsibilities 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 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. Qualifications 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 About Us Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.

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