Application Engineer
Core
Develops and tests new polymer formulations and application methods for fasteners to solve customer issues and ensure product compliance.
Role type
Application Engineer (Materials & Formulation)
Builds
New product formulations and application processes for industrial fasteners
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Polymer chemistry / Mechanical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Polymer formulation, material testing, lab equipment operation, supplier coordination, test report writing, production scaling, cost analysis
Preferred skills
80/20 thinking, design principles, analytical problem solving, project management, strategic thinking, innovation
Technologies
Lab equipment, measurement tools, polymer systems
Responsibilities
Research and test polymer systems to solve customer issues; Contact suppliers to obtain samples for formulation work; Formulate polymers and additives for application and testing; Source and evaluate equipment for applying formulations at production speeds; Research and locate measurement equipment for testing critical attributes; Apply formulations to parts and test according to specifications; Prepare test reports demonstrating formulation, application, and testing results.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
