Application Engineer

Zotefoams•Walton, KY

21h•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an Application Engineer based in North America to support growth of new and existing business by providing practical technical expertise, application insight and responsive customer support. This role works closely with global customers, commercial teams and technical colleagues to help engineer and qualify polymer foam solutions into demanding applications. It suits someone who enjoys problem‑solving, collaborating with customers, and working hands‑on with materials and applications. Due to the travel requirement, candidates should live in a location with strong transport links and easy access to an airport.

Requirements

Degree (or higher) in Polymer Technology, Materials Science, Engineering or a related discipline and experience working with polymer or cellular foam materials, including their behaviour and processing.
Experience managing and prioritising multiple projects and working directly with customers on application development or technical projects
Willingness to travel at least 30% across North America and work from a home‑based location.
Clear communicator who builds effective working relationships and can convey technical details to non-technical people.
Analytical and solutions‑focused, with a hands‑on mindset.
Able to translate technical insight into commercial opportunity.
Organised, pragmatic and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the polymer industry, ideally working with customers in one or more of the following sectors: Aerospace, Defence / military, Electric vehicles (EV) or battery technologies, Medical or healthcare applications.
Experience supporting regulated, high‑performance or technically demanding applications is particularly valuable.

Responsibilities

Support the commercial organisation to develop new applications using the Company’s products.
Build understanding of customer needs, market requirements, application performance criteria, and regulatory obligations; translate these into practical technical guidance.
Assist customers across North America with development and qualification of foam‑based applications, undertaking laboratory trials and tests as necessary and assisting customers with fabrication methods.
Interpret test data accurately and communicate outcomes clearly at an appropriate level.
Maintain current knowledge of Company products, properties, processing methods, and performance in different applications and use this to assist developing commercial strategies and opportunities.
Understand competitive advantages of the Company’s products and identify opportunities for new products.
Maintain awareness of regional regulatory, environmental, and compliance requirements affecting foam materials.
Manage a portfolio of projects from initiation to completion, prioritising work to meet targets.