R&D Engineer

 

Location: Shanghai Caojing 上海漕泾, China (CN)
Job Function: Technology
Career Level: Professionals
Company: Roehm Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

 

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,800 employees, we are represented on three continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

 

This is what Röhm stands for: We assume social responsibility, sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy. Diversity and inclusion are part of us as a matter of course.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Design and execution of experiments

• Collaborate with the production plants and take the leading role to support the optimization of polymerization processes and improving production efficiency including but not limited to trouble shooting at the plants;


• Lead the research and development of new acrylic resin products, tailored to the needs of both global and local customers, ensuring product competitiveness and compliance with relevant industry standards.
  

   

  
  


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  Independently lead and execute R&D projects, including project planning, experimental design, implementation, data analysis, and report submission, aligning with global R&D strategies and local market demands.

  
  

   

  
  


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  Promote effective cross-cultural teamwork and knowledge sharing among global R&D teams, participating in international technical exchanges and ensuring the transfer and application of advanced technologies.

  
  

   

  
  


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  Maintain accurate and complete experimental records, technical documents, and project reports, ensuring compliance with the company’s document management system and relevant regulations.

  
  


• Monitor industry trends, technological advancements, and competitor dynamics in acrylic resin field, providing valuable insights and suggestions for the company’s R&D strategy adjustment.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

• Master’s degree or PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field is preferred.


• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in chemical R&D, with a focus on acrylic resin or polymer materials is a plus.


• Hands-on experience in bulk polymerization and/or suspension polymerization processes is highly desirable, with the ability to solve practical technical problems in process optimization.


• Solid professional skills in experimental design, operation, and data analysis, familiar with standard workflows and equipment in preparative research laboratories.


• Fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively in cross-cultural and international teams, and draft technical documents in English.


• Strong team spirit, high reliability, proactive work attitude, and good communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.


• Compliance with the company’s EHS (Environment, Health, Safety) regulations, with a strong sense of safety in experimental and work processes.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us.

• Remunereation: Competitive total compensation and participation in the company's success


• Coverage: Social insurance, group accident insurance, support for caring for relatives


• Work-life-balance: Flexible working and special company leaves


• Health and social affairs: Health Care for employee and family, company sports & discounts in various fitness studios, free meal and company shuttle bus for the site

...and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

 

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.roehm.com/zh/职业发展. Realize your dreams at Röhm!

 

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

 

Röhm seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.

 

If you have any questions regarding your application or the application process please contact: Linda Shen at [email protected] and refer to the Requisition ID cited below.

 

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