Our client a global manufacturing leader is seeking an Application Engineer for Business Development to support its Paper Coatings team. This entrepreneurial customer-focused role will be responsible for developing testing and implementing lab-based solutions that enable customers to bring innovative sustainable packaging products to market.
The role combines technical expertise with customer engagement delivering value through lab projects product evaluations and on-site technical support.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct product evaluations recommend raw materials and manage equipment sourcing/setup for paper coatings applications.
- Partner with Business Development to address technical needs and advance innovation initiatives.
- Scale up new coating products technologies and tools from lab to market.
- Collaborate with suppliers customers and research institutes to support development programs.
- Prepare lab reports technical correspondence and customer-ready documentation.
- Adapt and implement lab procedures from technical journals communicating findings effectively to stakeholders.
- Operate and maintain standard lab equipment; troubleshoot complex issues.
- Support customer projects technical service and value-delivery initiatives across North America (travel 30%).
Qualifications
- BS in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related field with direct experience in paper coatings.
- 1 to 5 years of experience in technical service product development or coatings industry.
- Strong lab analytical and mechanical skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
- Proven experience in project management and technical troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint; experience with SAP and GPM a plus.
- Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical dental vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick vacation holiday and volunteer time flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role) and vacation buy / sell program
- Financial: 401k matching employee share plan with voluntary investment and matching shares annual performance bonus service awards and student loan reimbursement
- Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth) fertility support adoption & surrogacy reimbursement discounted child and elderly care and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities access to thousands of skills development courses and tuition reimbursement
Must be able travel on a regular basis
Fee - 18.5% Guarantee - 90 days