RSAssociate Application Engineer
BS-level Applications Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $110k (58 that show pay).
Run pilot coater/laminator demos and lab testing for specialty tapes and labels, supporting customer applications.
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Why it is interesting. Hands-on pilot coater and laminator work paired with customer demos in adhesive tapes and labels
Might not be for you. Contract role, 100% onsite, with equipment maintenance and upkeep duties alongside testing
Core polymer roleOperate pilot coater/laminator, lab testing for Specialty Tapes & Labels; degree in Chem Eng/Materials Science; coating and adhesive technology expertise
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Contract
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 1–3 yrs
- Industry
- Packaging
- Role
- Applications Engineering
Role details
Job Title: Associate Application Engineer
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Work Mode: 100% Onsite
Pay Rate: $35/hour
Experience: 1–3 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an Associate Application Engineer to support laboratory testing, pilot coating and laminating operations, and customer application demonstrations within our Specialty Tapes & Labels packaging segment. The ideal candidate will have a background in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or hands-on experience with coating and adhesive technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and demonstrate pilot coater/laminator equipment for customer applications.
- Perform laboratory testing, analyze results, and prepare technical reports for internal and external customers.
- Calibrate, safety-check, and perform preventive maintenance on laboratory and pilot equipment.
- Support equipment changeovers, minor maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment upkeep.
- Develop and standardize laboratory test methods and procedures.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action investigations for product complaints.
- Complete laboratory work requests and maintain technical documentation in internal databases.
- Collaborate with Sales, Key Account Managers, Application Engineers, and project teams.
- Present technical findings and support customer visits, demonstrations, and training.
- Follow site safety procedures and maintain 5S standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry, or equivalent hands-on coating expertise in coatings/adhesive technology.
- 1–3 years of laboratory experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with application equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting complex technical problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Bridgewater, NJ.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the packaging industry.
- Knowledge of web handling, coat weight variables, tension control, coating methods, and web drying.
- Experience operating pilot coaters, laminators, or similar application equipment.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and test method development.
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