Product Application Specialist (m/f/d)

Become part of Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH, the Lummus Technology Polymers Business Unit, where we develop, globally license, and service a portfolio of polymer technologies such as the successful Novolen PP (the licensed polypropylene technology in recent years), EXCENE HDPE, Lummus/Sumitomo LDPE and EVA technologies along with the Saplene Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) technology. We also develop and provide polymerization catalysts for use in these processes, and continuously develop new products to meet the latest market requirements.

We belong to Lummus Technology, the leader in process technologies and value-driven energy solutions serving the refining, petrochemical and gas processing industries. We are a team of talented innovators dedicated to helping our customers achieve increased product yields, efficient and cost-effective production, and clean, sustainable operations. As an integrated premium licensor with a diverse, comprehensive technology portfolio - and a focus on the energy transition and digital solutions - we aim to accelerate our customers' businesses while driving sustainability in meaningful ways. Since then, we have contributed to the production of clean fuels, polymers, petrochemicals, and other chemicals or refined products critical to cars, planes, medical equipment, computers, phones and many of the devices we use daily in modern society. With more than a century of experience in creating innovative solutions, Lummus Technology is well positioned for the next era, to develop and supply process technologies that enable its customers to excel in their businesses.

Product Application Specialist (m/f/d)

For Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH in Mannheim/ Germany we are looking for an experienced Product Application Specialist (m/f/d) to join our Research & Development team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiation and management of product development projects according to the company's project management process
• Documentation and presentation of work results
• Monitoring of the IP environment and technical publications in the field, collaboration with the patent department and contribution to the company's IP portfolio
• Survey of the polypropylene and other polymer markets worldwide and representation of Novolen at conferences and fairs
• Provision of technical support and services to our customers worldwide in the field of product development and application
• Interaction with the technology licensing business in bidding and proposal processes
• Collaboration with other departments in the organization (i.e. laboratory, Technology Management, Catalyst R&D and Catalyst sales)

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:

• Master's degree in Chemistry or Engineering or comparable qualification with strong background in Polymer Science / Polymer processing, preferable in the field of Polypropylene and/or Superabsorbent Polymers
• Advanced knowledge in polymer materials and / or polymer processing demonstrated by at least 3 years professional experience in the industry or doctoral degree is required
• Ability to lead projects and train other professionals
• Skills in using standard software and new communication media
• Fluent business English skills, further language skills, especially German, are advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, ability to prepare appealing presentations and technical articles
• Strong customer focus, understanding of the needs of clients
• Structured, self-motivated and solution-oriented work style, willingness to take over responsibility
• Interpersonal and multicultural skills, ability to work in teams
• Willingness to travel worldwide

We offer:

• Permanent employment contract
• Attractive / above-average remuneration
• Vacation pay, end-of-year compensation
• 30 days of annual leave
• Pension plan
• Gym / Fitness cooperation
• Company health management
• Very good work-life balance due to trust-based working
• Employment in a steadily growing company in a crisis-proof industry

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a lot of personal responsibility
• International environment
• Familiar working atmosphere
• Regular employee events
• Induction with "job mentor"
• Continuing education and training opportunities
• Weekly fruit basket and free drinks (coffee, tea, water)
• Employee offers from corporate benefits

This is us, this is Lummus. Join us on this journey to a sustainable future! Visit our webpage for more information: We look forward to receiving your application! Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH

Human Resources
Gottlieb-Daimler-Strasse 2 68165 Mannheim

Lummus Technology/Polymer Technologies