Sr Technical Applications Specialist

Summary

The Sr Technical Applications Specialist is responsible for orchestrating the design staging execution documentation and analysis of lab tests and technical demonstrations of companyfinishing and sealants products. This customer-facing position will play a crucial role in helping craft tailored solutions for in-plant coatings and dispensing applications and curing processes across a wide range of manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

Continually build expertise in company product and equipment offering

Interface with key cross functional parties including Sales Engineering R&D Manufacturing and Product Management

Work with Sales and Engineering to translate specific customer requirements to key process parameters

Provide technical input on feasibility risks and optimization opportunities

Design tests and demonstrations by selecting product to match application or curing needs and refine parameters throughout the process

Coordinate set up and run tests and demonstrations in an applications lab setting

Evaluate test and demonstration performance based on technical analysis

Document and communicate test and demonstration results to relevant parties and identify potential issues questions or challenges that arise during testing/demonstration

Provide support in presale meetings equipment startups process tuning and general system troubleshooting as needed

Research order receive record and manage required lab equipment materials and other consumables

Perform general lab 5S and equipment maintenance responsibilities for the Shoreview lab facility

Comply with company policies ISO standards environmental and safety laws

Perform other related duties as required

10-20% travel may be required

Skills and Experience

Highly motivated with strong planning and organizational skills

Able to deliver well-designed repeatable and credible demonstrations that leave customers confident in company technology and expertise

Process oriented and customer focused from a practical manufacturing perspective

Strong in problem solving and troubleshooting with an innovative approach and a solutions-oriented mindset

Able to balance experimentation with repeatability and documentation

Clear technical communicator; ability to write and present effectively with excellent interpersonal skills

Able to work independently while collaborating with other functional teams

Strong knowledge in mastering teaching/programming and running paint robots highly desirable

Background in liquid or powder coatings fluid handling equipment or industrial ovens strongly preferred Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent; associate/bachelors degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology or related field preferred

Five or more years experience in the operations or maintenance of automated industrial equipment highly desirable

Firsthand experience with automation/robotics required

Familiarity and experience with Fanuc robots a distinct advantage

Experience in spray application of liquid or powder coatings preferred

Background in industrial coatings and finishing processes a key differentiator

Required Experience:

Senior IC