• Job Description

  Req#: R2050715

  At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

  Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

  About you and this role

  Dow has an exciting and challenging opening for an Associate Technical Service & Development (TS&D) Scientist in the NA Building & Infrastructure (B&I) team. Roughly a $520MM business, B&I TS&D supports the Façade Systems, Weatherproofing and Infrastructure, Pro and Retail, and Green Building market segments. Dow is the market leader for building envelope applications within the commercial construction market that utilize silicone technology. B&I engages customers throughout the value chain including the building owner and architect (project design and specifications), offsite fabricators and contractors onsite. Our products are mostly sold through specialized distributors, who we engage with daily.

  As the Associate TS&D Scientist, you support customer needs by leading the development of new applications and by providing technical knowledge for fenestration assembly and insulating glass. Location will depend on the candidates degree of expertise with the market. This role also works with sales to contribute to achieving overall commercial plans.

  Responsibilities

  • Effectively implement new technologies, products, or applications to address technology needs for the business. Comprehend test method scope and limitations and prepares internal test methods, designs overall testing protocol to deliver project objectives.
  • Convince others about differentiated technical solutions. Articulates synergies between technologies to maximize value effectively and understands how business value is created for Dow and the customer.
  • Consistently apply the scientific method to solve technical problems. Understand the connections of the scientific method to Six Sigma, ICO, DFSS, NPI, and other methodologies.
  • Develop new approaches and solutions to problems by considering issues from different points of view.
  • Manage secrecy agreements and joint development agreements to protect Dow technology for specific projects.
  • Provide constructive input to project participants.
  • Lead technical sub teams and defines scope of the larger project space.
  • Mentor junior level scientists and technologists.
  • Deliver presentations or reports that distill complex ideas into clear results and proposals; communicates appropriately to influence internal and external audiences.
  • Communicate and appropriately document work in the form of internal reports/ROC's/presentations, technology manuals, knowledge management resources, external reports, and patents when appropriate.
  • Serve as principal author on papers and presentations and presents at industry conferences.

  Qualifications

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or science related field required.
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience is required.
  • This role requires approximately 25% travel
  • A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

  Preferred Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in field of construction including architecture, construction management, structural engineering, building science or mechanical engineering.
  • 2+ years experience in the commercial façade market with knowledge of fenestration and insulating glass
  • 2+ years experience in construction specification process
  • Being proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
  • Demonstrating competencies in the areas of: leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness
  • Ensuring a safe work environment by working safely and, complying with environmental, health and safety standards
  • Strong work ethic and being able to remain productive in an empowered team environment

  Additional notes

  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

  Benefits – What Dow offers you

  We invest in you.

  Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

  Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

  • Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
  • Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
  • Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
  • Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
  • Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
    • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
    • Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
    • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

  Join our team, we can make a difference together.

  About Dow

  Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

  As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

  Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.

• About the company

  The Dow Chemical Company is an American multinational chemical corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan, United States, and a subsidiary of Dow Inc.

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