Application Engineer

Real Soft•Bridgewater, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Application Engineer will support one or more Packaging segments at the Bridgewater, New Jersey Technical Center, with a primary focus on Specialty Tapes & Labels. The role supports operation and demonstration of pilot coater/laminator machines and calibration and preventative maintenance of equipment. It also involves laboratory testing, analysis of results, and preparation of reports for internal and external customers. Additional work may include defining product technology capabilities, developing test procedures, optimizing product selection, and investigating opportunities to improve product quality. The position is 100% on-site and requires minimal travel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Chemistry, or equivalent hands-on coating expertise in coatings/adhesive technology.
Mechanical and application equipment aptitude.
One to three years of laboratory experience.
Experience troubleshooting complex or difficult problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in web handling, coat weight variables, tension control, coating methods, and web drying.
Experience in the Packaging industry.

Responsibilities

Run customer laboratory demonstrations using application equipment and/or pilot coater/laminators, and support on-site customer visits.
Ensure efficient setup and production of material on assigned pilot coater/laminator.
Ensure laboratory, pilot, and application equipment is calibrated and safety checked in compliance with local regulations; standardize and develop test methods.
Coordinate pilot equipment changeovers, minor maintenance, and upkeep.
Complete Customer Lab Work Requests, technical reports, and reporting in the technical database.
Perform laboratory work supporting Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action on product complaints.
Prepare internal reports and present to internal work groups or departments.
Participate in customer report-outs and train internal and external personnel in the area of responsibility, including supporting customer tours.
Communicate directly with field Sales, Key Account Managers, Application Engineers, project teams, and customers.
Lead ongoing harmonization and administration of laboratory test methods.
Lead by example in Safety and 5S and complete required site requirements.
Move materials as necessary to perform job duties.