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Tricon Energy

Global chemicals trading, logistics, and financing.

Product Development Manager - Polymers

Pre-Sales Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMexico City, CDMX, MexicoNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Polymers is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in the polymers industry in product development is required.
  • Experience conducting tests, analyzing results, and resolving technical problems is required.
  • Experience using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and evaluation of new applications for marketed products and materials.
  • Identify product improvement and development opportunities based on market and customer needs.
  • Evaluate the technical feasibility of new products, formulations, and applications.
  • Coordinate laboratory tests, pilot trials, and technical validations with customers.
  • Provide technical advice to current and potential customers.
  • Address and resolve technical problems related to product performance.
  • Analyze customer requirements, specifications, and production processes to propose solutions.
  • Accompany the commercial team on customer visits and meetings when technical support is required.
  • Follow up on product tests and document the results.
  • Identify commercial opportunities based on the market's technical needs.
  • Work with Sales to develop new projects and convert technical opportunities into commercial opportunities.
  • Research technology trends and new applications that may create opportunities for the company.
  • Communicate with suppliers to learn about product characteristics, applications, and technical advantages.
  • Coordinate technical training for sales teams and customers.
  • Request and analyze technical information, technical data sheets, certifications, and product documentation.
  • Ensure products meet the required technical specifications.
  • Participate in investigating and resolving customer technical claims.
  • Coordinate analyses and tests when quality deviations occur.
  • Keep product technical documentation up to date.
  • Work with QHSES/Quality to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
  • Monitor technology trends, new raw materials, and changes in customer needs.
  • Analyze competitor developments and new technologies.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
  • Generate technical information to support commercial strategy.
  • Develop technical materials and presentations for customers.
  • Share technical knowledge and best practices within the organization.

Desired Qualifications

  • English proficiency is desirable.

About the Company

Tricon Energy

Global chemicals trading, logistics, and financing.

Tricon Energy moves and trades industrial chemicals, dry bulk, fuels, plastic intermediates, and fertilizers around the world. It provides a full set of services to suppliers and customers, including logistics planning, risk management, financing, and market intelligence, to ensure products reach the right location, quality, timing, and volume. The company analyzes markets, originates and markets products globally, and offers various price risk management and contracting options to clients. Its goal is to facilitate international commerce by offering streamlined, end‑to‑end services that allow customers and suppliers to focus on their core businesses. Tricon differentiates itself through its large privately held structure, extensive global footprint across nearly 40 countries and 100+ markets, and its integrated mix of logistics, financing, risk management, and market intelligence alongside product origination and distribution.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1996

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