Application Engineer for Business Development

Application Engineer for Business Development

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Full Time

This Bridgewater laboratory-based position is focused on meeting the technical needs of our paper coatings team. The Business Development Application Engineering role will be entrepreneurial, and customer focused to develop, test and implement lab solutions that enable our customers to introduce innovative, sustainable packaging products into the market. Customer focused value delivery and quantification projects are key drivers that could include on-site technical service. This individual will have inside technical lab responsibilities including product evaluations, equipment sourcing and set-ups, and raw material and product recommendations for our paper coatings markets.

• Extensive knowledge and experience running and testing paper packaging coatings.
• Works closely with Business Development to meet the technical needs within our paper coatings platform.
• Manage and steer innovation development programs in partnership with the business development team and field associates
• Scale up new paper coating products, technology, and tools to the field / market.
• Connect with external stakeholders (suppliers, customers, research institutes) to support development initiatives.
• Prepares laboratory reports which present findings and conclusions and prepares direct customer correspondence.
• Understands lab procedures presented in technical journals, can adapt, and modify procedures to meet project requirements and effectively communicate technical information back to Business Development.
• Interprets laboratory results and recommends next experimental steps or products.
• Sets up and operates standard lab equipment of moderate complexity.
• Establishes and leverages external networks and partnerships.

What makes you a good fit

Recruiter Submission Template - Application Engineer for Business Development

Full Name :

Degree Major with University and Completion Year :

Total Experience in Paper Coatings Industry (in years) :

Total Experience in Technical Service / Product Development (in years) :

Do you have experience running and testing paper packaging coatings? (Yes / No - Please elaborate) :

Do you have experience preparing lab reports and direct customer correspondence? (Yes / No - Please elaborate) :

Do you have experience with lab equipment set-up and testing procedures? (Yes / No - Please list types of equipment) :

Do you have experience collaborating with Business Development or Sales teams? (Yes / No - Please describe) :

Do you have experience scaling up coating technologies from lab to field? (Yes / No - Please explain) :

Have you worked with external stakeholders (suppliers, research institutes, etc.) on development projects? (Yes / No - Please provide examples) :

Are you experienced in troubleshooting technical / lab problems? (Yes / No - Please describe) :

Are you proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint? (Yes / No - Please specify level) :

Do you have experience using SAP or GPM systems? (Yes / No - Please elaborate) :

Are you comfortable with up to 30% travel across North America?

Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if applicable) :

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Ideal Start Date for the Candidate :

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Are you willing to work onsite in Bridgewater, NJ? (Yes / No) :