FULL REMOTE w TRAVEL - Principal Application Engineer-Tapes & Labels -$105,200 to $145,000
REMOTE w TRAVEL, REMOTE w TRAVEL · $105,200 to $145,000
OPEN JOB: Principal Application Engineer-Tapes & Labels LOCATION: Job is fully remote with 40-50% travel, primarily in the USA and occasionally MX/CAN. SALARY: $105,200 to $145,000 FULL-TIME BENEFITS - Full
YOUR ROLE
The Principal Application Engineer will be focused on delivering value to our customers within the Pressure Sensitive Adhesives business through on-site product / technology coater demonstrations and troubleshooting.
The role also includes applications-based technical support at assigned regional customers for product recommendations, problem solving, complaint handling, and value delivery / quantification projects.
Serves as lead resource for product / technology demos, troubleshooting, and training at customer sites and supports visits.
Collaborates as technical liaison between our customers and our internal team including product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and marketing.
Provides timely technical support for assigned regional customers including product recommendations, complaint investigations, and analytical problem solving.
Demonstrates appropriate project management skills by scoping customer projects, as well as supporting our market areas by driving our innovation and technology pipeline.
Plans and communicates laboratory requests to Technical Center team to support customer / market projects.
Prepares reports to summarize findings & conclusions and effectively communicates technical information directly to internal and external stakeholders.
Drives innovation and success of new technology platforms for pressure sensitive adhesives using knowledge and expertise of industry, applications, and customers.
Provides PSA market-specific expertise including involvement in professional societies and industry associations
YOUR SKILLS
BS ChE, ME, MatE, Chemistry or similar degree / experience required.
10-15+ years of Technical Service, Engineering, or Development experience in the Pressure Sensitive Adhesives industry.
Hands-on coating and/or converting expertise (mechanical / application equipment aptitude) in at least one technology area is a must, for example: hot melt, UV curable, solvent-based, or water-based adhesives and/or coatings, or converting operations (slitting, etc.).
Experience in troubleshooting complex / difficult problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent people skills; able to work effectively with a range of individuals from manufacturing operators and laboratory technicians through senior management both at customers and within the company.
Excellent project management and organization skills.
Willing to travel approximately 40-50%, primarily in the USA and occasionally MX/CAN.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
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Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.