Product Application Engineer - Protective Films & Coatings

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Product Application Engineer

Location: Protective Films and Coatings, Aurora IL

Reports to: VP of New Product Development, Protective Films and Coatings, Aurora IL

About the Position

The Technical Coatings Engineer at Protective Films and Coatings is a key technical resource responsible for delivering innovative temporary surface protection solutions. This role involves conducting customer application and process simulations in our lab or on site with customers. This will include a wide range of environmental and performance testing conditions. The engineer will collaborate closely with technical staff, new product development, sales, marketing and customers across diverse applications, products and materials. Additionally, this role supports the development and commercialization of coatings for adjacent markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead testing and qualification of temporary surface protection and functional coating products for a variety of customer-specific markets, applications and processes
• Support initiatives focused on sustainability, quality and process improvement
• Provide expert consultation on protective surface products, heat seal technologies and functional coatings to meet client needs
• Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader within the Protective Films and Coatings team
• Manage projects aimed at achieving best in class product performance and continuous improvement
• Create samples and prototypes for customer evaluation
• Analyze data and trends to develop reports and presentations for clients
• Utilize internal and external testing labs to validate solutions using customer specifications, ASTM and TAPPI protocols
• Collaborate regularly with product development, sales, marketing, operations, quality and customers
• Design and execute testing and experimentation programs
• Conduct design of experiments to identify performance trends and evaluate quality issues related to adhesives and films
• Support on-site manufacturing trials and coordinate with engineering and operations as needed
• Partner with Account Managers during customer visits and calls to provide technical expertise, product demonstrations, and application insights.
• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with product capabilities and limitations.
• Participate in business reviews and customer meetings to present product performance data, new product capabilities, and application development opportunities
• Provide training on solutions and industry trends to internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and lab equipment software
• Travel up to 20 percent domestically to support customer applications and sales efforts

Experience and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and quality inspection with a tactical mindset for developing innovative surface protection solutions across various markets
• High level of critical thinking and technical problem solving
• Regular exposure to manufacturing and operations environments
• Ability to influence and collaborate across cross functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Familiarity with test software packages and Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or relevant industry experience is helpful but not required.

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