Technical Development Engineer, Film - M. Holland

Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM Purpose The Technical Development Engineer (TDE) Film Segment is responsible for providing proactive and reactive technical processing and application support associated with M. Holland’s market presence distributing resins to Film converters. This is a home office based role and preferably living in the eastern half of the USA. Areas of Responsibility / Tasks Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below . Subject matter expertise in resin selection and evaluations, process optimization, and application development. Provide technical and application support to M. Holland commercial employees, Clients, and Suppliers at all stages of concept to commercialization. Experience in various processing techniques and equipment requirements with an emphasis on Extrustion (Film). Collaborate closely with MH Commercial team to promote new and existing grades which support our strategic Supplier Partners. Create and present training content to M. Holland employees. Collaborate closely with M. Holland Suppliers to increase technical awareness and participate in knowledge sharing with internal and external partners. Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA) To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture. Prior customer facing experience required; ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of customer facing technical responsibilities with Resin Supplier, Extrusion Processor or Distribution organization. Exposure working within a matrix organization comprised of Market Development, Sales and technical resources working together to provide solutions. Ability to identify and present product solutions for applications at the processor or OEM level. Ability to work independently out of a home office while collaborating with Commercial teams to grow new business. Proficient in polymer testing and failure analysis. High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, & TEAMS. Four-year technical degree preferred, but not required; customer facing technical roles such as Process Engineer, TDE and/or Application Development Engineer a plus. Ability to travel overnight within the USA, Canada, and Mexico(region specific). Highly developed interpersonal skills related to customer interaction and internal support of Sales, Product Management, Lab, and Marketing. Well-developed presentation and planning skills with a passion for teaching others. Work Environment / Conditions The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore Must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office. This is a remote role. Physical Requirements / Demands The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role . While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, read, and comprehend information, type on a consistent and daily basis. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane, or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting, and standing for long and short periods of time. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role . While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, read, and comprehend information, type on a consistent and daily basis. Push, pull, and lift to 40lbs on a weekly basis. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane, or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting, and standing for long and short periods of time. Ability to setup desk equipment including setting up equipment on top of desks and connecting cables and power cords under desk (requiring lifting, bending, pushing, pulling). Annual Base Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year (DOE) + Bonus Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Matching Program Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Perks And More Acknowledgement: This job description is not an exhaustive list of areas of responsibility or tasks that an incumbent in this position may be asked to perform. All Employees are required to deliver the desired results intended for their role, at the designated level of knowledge, skill, and ability commensurate with their job title and level within the organization. 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