Application Engineer- Adhesives & Sealants

Role details

About APPLIED Adhesives

We have you covered.

Nobody knows more about adhesives than APPLIED Adhesives. We are passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative adhesive products and offerings. APPLIED is the industry leader in helping manage costs, reduce waste, and make entire operations run more efficiently. From adhesives, equipment, parts, and service, we have you covered.

With world-class adhesive products, equipment, and parts along with visionary leadership, unparalleled expertise, and an agile, responsive service team, we’re not happy simply staying put. Every day, we leverage our technical expertise and passion for problem solving for the benefit of our customers and the future of our company.

We have countless victories that we could celebrate, but we’re more interested in looking forward than back. We’ve collected the talent and skills to continue innovating new product solutions and applications in emerging industries. We have the fortitude to not only accept challenges, but to seek them out. And we have the confidence and determination to become the most sought-after adhesive solutions partner.

Come join us!

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer- Adhesives & Sealants who will manage various adhesive projects from concept to launch at customer locations.

This may include but not be limited to defining the project scope, determining technical requirements, developing, and conducting proof of concept testing, and providing application and processing guidance before, during, and after the sale.

This is a remote role with an average of 60% travel, including visits to customers nationwide and our laboratories in Minnetonka, MN and Walker, MI.

Only candidates currently located in CA, WA, OR, or AZ will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Technical Projects including determining required equipment / materials and developing timelines as appropriate.
• Document and report all customer facing activities.
• Participate in internal and external cross functional meetings/activities to support business growth objectives. (including but not limited to project discovery meetings, product trials at customer, adhesive, and technology training, etc.).
• Have knowledge of product types offered to the market.
• Provide On‐Site and Remote Customer Service and Technical Support for various adhesive applications, with a focus on areas such as Product Assembly, End of Line Packaging, Converting, Graphic Arts.
• Conduct hands-on product demonstrations, trials, equipment installation, and technical training for personnel.
• Build strong rapport with customers and organizational teams, providing technical assistance and troubleshooting through training, experience, knowledge, and use of available resources.
• Respond to customer and sales inquiries related to technical questions, problem solving, requests for information with timeliness and professionalism.
• Utilize various technologies and methods to manage workflow, communicate with outside and inside contacts, create content and access information.
• Collaborate with team and organizational partners as well as being self‐motivated to prioritize, complete and communicate workflow efficiently and effectively.
• Utilize contact management system as a resource to manage technical requests.
• Ability to productively communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of personalities and skill levels.
• Show good judgment and professionalism in all job-related functions and correspondences.
• Support and adhere to all safety procedures and complete all required safety training.
• Identify and support improvement opportunities for processes to support company objectives and customer expectations.

You Are Ideal for This Role If You

• Value teamwork and recognize that the best results come from supporting and learning from one another.
• Focus on solutions, prioritize effectively, and go the extra mile when needed to achieve goals.
• Build trust through reliability, transparency, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree.
• Chemical or mechanical engineering background.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Technical or Adhesives related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a customer-facing role.
• Demonstrated experience in product assembly.
• Ability to collaborate across business functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Flexibility to travel on average 60% of the time.

Other Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in packaging, converting, and automotive highly preferred.
• Familiarity with test lab protocol.

Why Work for Us

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k Match
• Flexible and Team-Oriented work environment
• Generous PTO policy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career and talent development opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth

Leading with Integrity, Collaboration, and Passion

In today’s dynamic business landscape, these core values serve as the compass guiding our actions and decisions. Whether it’s demonstrating leadership, fostering collaboration, igniting passion, upholding integrity, or maintaining a relentless customer focus, these principles shape our mission, vison and values, and drive our commitment to excellence.

Team-Oriented

We win together! We treat our teammates with respect.

Get Things Done

We focus on results, not excuses. We consistently go above and beyond.

Accountable

When we make a commitment, we keep it. Trust is earned.

Curious

Curiosity is the spark for a solution. We are growth-minded and eager to learn.

Driven to Win

A highly satisfied customer is our ultimate win. Profitable growth = winning.

Interview Expectations

To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, AI-generated or AI-assisted interview responses are not permitted. Candidates who use AI tools during interviews will not be considered for employment.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation

Compensation for roles at APPLIED varies based on a wide variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, work location, and internal equity. As required by applicable law, APPLIED provides a reasonable compensation range for positions that may be filled in multiple locations.

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $90k - $110k annually.

This range represents a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered may vary based on the factors noted above. In addition, we are invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical work is in a climate-controlled environment requiring regular use of computer and electronic equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.