careers

build a career that raises the standard

Join a team defined by performance with purpose.

Palmer International is a privately held specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1946 and headquartered in Skippack, Pennsylvania. We’ve been the world’s longest-standing family-owned producer of cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) derivatives.

From our ISO 9001-certified facility in Pennsylvania and operations in Europe and Japan, we engineer advanced materials for friction systems, specialty chemicals, and high-performance coatings for global OEM customers.

We’re looking for people who take ownership, push beyond the expected, and want to help build what comes next—work that matters and outcomes that last.

Why Work at Palmer

• MAKE YOUR MARK WHERE IT MATTERS: 
At Palmer, your work powers industries that keep the world moving. From automotive friction materials to resins that protect critical systems, you’ll help engineer solutions that make  impact.

• EMPOWERED TO OWN THE OUTCOME: 
We foster a culture where initiative is celebrated, accountability is expected, and every voice shapes our future.

• INTENTIONAL GROWTH, LASTING IMPACT
: Whether you’re on the plant floor, in the lab, or supporting our business, Palmer is committed to your continuous learning and growth.

• SUSTAINABILITY AT THE CORE: 
Our legacy is built on renewable chemistry and responsible manufacturing.  We are committed to making measurable progress for people and planet.


• OUR COMMITMENT
: We offer competitive compensation, performance incentives, and benefits designed to support you and your family.
  

Life at palmer:

where purpose drives progress

Our people are the advantage. We partner with customers to engineer sustainable solutions that drive real-world performance. Guided by commitment and collaboration, we anticipate needs, solve problems, and earn trust every day. Here, pride in our people and partnerships is as strong as pride in our product. We formulate confidence, together.