Lead Ts&d Specialist

**Lead TS&D Specialist - Mobility**

**To be based in Correggio, Italy**

The Dow Polyurethane Systems business has an open position for a Technical Service and Development Engineer to join the Polyurethanes team which is focused on developing of polyurethane and Polyolefin Elastomers solutions for the Automotive and Transportation market segment. The position is located in Correggio, Italy.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Project initiation, lab development, scale-up and launch to market of polyurethane materials the for automotive and transportation industry
- Develop and improve existing products, in alignment with marketing strategy
- Generate and develop innovative ideas and file proprietary technology patents
- Manage the development projects through all the stages, from the lab ideation to field testing at customer plants
- Characterize materials through material performance testing
- Report and document project outcomes and communicate effectively with different business functions

**Qualifications**
- A minimum of MSc in chemistry, polymer science, industrial chemistry, material science, chemical engineering or material engineering; PhD is a plus
- Experience in polymer chemistry (synthesis/characterization) and/or formulation science is preferred Experience in polyurethane chemistry and processing is a plus
- Knowledge and experience in the field of Acoustic properties of materials is highly valued.
- Ability to work in international teams, communicate and build networks across geographies and cultures
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
- Strong desire to develop operation skills (from laboratory scale to large-scale prototyping in dedicated facilities), grow professionally and deal with complex work challenges
- Knowledge of design of experiment technique and/or statistical analysis of datasets is an asset
- IT and communication skills are required
- Fluent English is essential, German and Italian a strong plus

No Relocation Package

Dow Offers:

- A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
- The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
- Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

**About Dow**

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.