Chemical Engineer - 111056

Lexmark is a global Fortune 500 developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions and services in more than 150 countries. Unlike some of its competitors, Lexmark develops and owns the technology inside its products, giving us a competitive edge and allowing us to more quickly introduce new products. This ownership of technology, along with a commitment to innovation and unique path to market, has been the ingredient of our success since the company was founded.  Being employed by a technology leader has its advantages, and people who like to work in a fast paced environment love being with Lexmark.

 

We are seeking a Chemical Engineer to be the primary technical interface to development, manufacturing, and suppliers for various materials used in CPD Inkjet supplies. 

 

Duties include:

·  Skills in the areas of heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, kinetics, thermodynamics, and chemistry. 

·  Develops and designs mix processes and equipment involving chemical engineering unit operations.  Develops and characterizes ink formulations. 

·  Develops ink making processes and analytical techniques.  Creates fluidic, thermal and other physical models of inkjet printing processes. 

·  Supports and optimizes existing and new imaging products, raw materials, and components and related manufacturing techniques. 

·  Provides environmental and safety engineering support for worldwide logistics and manufacturing operations.

·  Primary technical interface to Development, Manufacturing, and Suppliers for various materials used in CPD Inkjet Supplies. 

·  Primary materials assigned will include colorants and other chemicals used in Lexmark ink formulations. 

·  Responsibilities include assuring quality, cost, and reliable delivery by working with suppliers and Lexmark teams to qualify changes to materials and to resolve issues.

·  These components require some knowledge or background in the manufacturing processes of commercial materials/chemicals, and some of the analytical testing used in the chemical industry.

·  Duties may include research, evaluation, development, and application of new processes, assembly equipment, components, and packaging related to chemicals and inks.

·  Primary role is interfacing with development on new ink formulations, scaling new inks to manufacturing, releasing and changing specifications, allocating equipment needed for production at manufacturing locations, monitoring quality control of inks during production, and performing qualifications for any changes to inks in production. 

·  Evaluating new analytical equipment and processes and implementing into production. 

·  Engineer will work with various corporate and manufacturing site organizations to ensure that proper testing is conducted and manufacturing process is capable.

·  When product issues occur, engineer will be the key technical liaison between various corporate engineering, development, and manufacturing teams. 

·  Engineer will be expected to organize teams and to investigate and efficiently resolve issues. 

·  Must function in a team environment, and communicate effectively.

 

Desired Qualifications:

·  The minimum requirement is a BS degree in Chemical Engineering. 

·  Professional attitude and initiative for anticipating and solving technical problems are a must.  Project management tools should be used to effectively organize, plan, communicate, and complete activities. 

·  Candidate should have 1 - 3 years of experience in chemical related field.

·  Good communications skills and desire to function in a teamwork environment is critical.

 

Travel:  Position will require some travel, including international travel.  Both domestic and international travel may require being resident at these locations for several days at a time.  Average travel will range from 5 – 10%.

 

Benefits:

We offer flexible benefits and excellent compensation packages that allow our employees to make choices that fit their individual lifestyles.

 

Lexmark International, Inc. proudly supports Affirmative Action and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lexmark is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H1 visas for this position.

 

We will have a phenomenal relocation package available to the candidate of choice.  Please submit your resume in confidence to lexmark.com/employ  - Thank you for your interest in Lexmark International!