Development Specialist

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day. Role Overview:The purpose of this role is to develop and implement innovative technical solutions and provide expert customer support within the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) market, with a strong focus on construction applications across the EMEA region. The role drives value creation by translating customer needs into differentiated products, ensuring successful industrial implementation, and strengthening customer relationships to support sustainable business growth for Trinseo.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will translate customer needs into innovative, cost-effective solutions while supporting business growth, expanding market opportunities, and strengthening our technical leadership in the CASE industry particularly in the construction chemical area.

You will act as a key interface between customers and internal teams, leading product development from concept through commercialization and ensuring successful implementation at customer sites. As part of responsibilities, you will :

Serve as the primary technical contact for strategic customers and growth applications

Support customers in new grade development, formulation optimization, and process improvement

Lead product development projects, including laboratory studies and scale-up

Translate customer requirements into differentiated, value-driven solutions

Identify and develop new market opportunities, customers, and applications

Drive product implementation and qualification at customer sites in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Contribute to revenue growth, margin improvement, and EBIT expansion

Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders

Represent Trinseo as a technical expert at conferences, exhibitions, and industry forum

Follow competition progresses in your application including patent surveys

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field such as engineer school with proven internships in construction chemicals areas (paint, cement systems, formulation, polymer synthesis, etc…), pHD in the same field

Strong experience in CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) or Construction chemicals-related applications / formulations including cement systems understanding

Proven track record in technical service, product development, or customer-facing roles

Fluency in English, the company language, and German and/or French is/are a plus Skills:

Mobile and able to travel approximately up to 25% of the time

Good interpersonal and communication skills are critical

Very structured and pro-active way of working

Independent worker, hands-on capabilities and proactive personality

Equity And Inclusion With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

Regular Full-Time