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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Plastics Technical Service & Development Engineer II - **Company:** Teknor Apex Company - **Location:** Jacksonville, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Software Engineering - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=13b51fb22b7341d2 ## About the Role * Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of polymer processing, pigments, additives, and structure-property-processing relationships, with the ability to connect material composition, morphology, processing conditions, and end-use performance * Analytical Problem Solving : Evaluates complex technical issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical solutions using data, testing results, and engineering judgment. * Technical Communication: Translates complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for customers, suppliers, sales teams, and manufacturing partners. * Relationship Building : Establishes credibility and trust with customers and cross-functional stakeholders, enabling collaboration, influence, and long-term partnership. * Learning Agility: Rapidly acquires and applies new technical knowledge, market insights, and emerging technologies to solve problems and support innovation. Experiences * 5+ years of experience in plastics color required and/or additive concentrate/compound industry, particularly in Technical Service or Product Development. * Hands-on experience with twin-screw processing and lab equipment * Familiarity with some or all: Rotational molding, blow molding, injection molding, * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field of study such as Chemistry, Engineering, or Materials/Polymer Science and Engineering ## Description The Technical Service and Development Engineer II for Color & Additives Masterbatch Solutions, serves as a trusted technical partner to customers and internal teams, driving growth through product innovation, technical expertise, and responsive problem-solving. This role works with Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and customers to develop and optimize color and additive masterbatch solutions that deliver real-world performance. The Engineer leads technical support efforts, troubleshoots processing challenges, and provides hands-on assistance during product trials to ensure successful outcomes. This role stays connected to market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies, and identifies opportunities for innovation, improved product performance, and strengthened customer relationships. The work of the Technical Service & Development Engineer II directly contributes to business growth, customer satisfaction, and the continued success of our products in the marketplace. Responsibilities * Lead customer-focused innovation and new product development efforts that drive growth across targeted markets. * Partner with Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality to develop, optimize, and commercialize high-performing color and additive masterbatch solutions. * Serve as the primary technical contact for customers and internal teams, providing guidance on product selection, development, and application performance. * Troubleshoot processing and product performance issues, delivering timely solutions through both remote and on-site support. * Coordinate and interpret analytical and physical testing through internal laboratories and external testing partners. * Lead and support internal and customer product trials, ensuring successful execution, evaluation, and follow-through. * Enable business growth by providing technical expertise that supports customer acquisition, retention, and expansion opportunities. * Act as a technical resource for the TATX color laboratory, supporting color and additive-related challenges. * Maintain subject matter expertise in pigments, additives, polymers, processing technologies, and application development for color and additive masterbatch solutions. * Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify opportunities for innovation and growth. * Support CCAR investigations and continuous improvement efforts through technical analysis and problem resolution. * Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes. * This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned. ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Hands on with OpenTelemetry](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/841-hands-on-with-opentelemetry) - [Successful talent development: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1002-successful-talent-development-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100000-official-opening-of-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026) - [Multiple Apps, Millions of Users: Scaling React Native in Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100313-multiple-apps-millions-of-users-scaling-react-native-in-production) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why developer experience matters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/514-why-developer-experience-matters)