APPLIED Adhesives · 4 days ago
Application Engineer- Adhesives & Sealants
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAPPLIED Adhesives is a leader in adhesive solutions, passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative products. They are seeking an experienced Application Engineer to manage adhesive projects from concept to launch, providing technical support and conducting performance testing.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage multiple Technical Projects including determining required equipment / materials and developing timelines as appropriate, Build and Test Specimens, Develop / Write test reports on testing conducted
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.)
Has knowledge of product types offered to the market
Conduct material/adhesive performance testing on representative substrates and parts
Provide On‐Site and Remote Customer Service and Technical Support for various adhesive applications, with a focus on Product Assembly and Automotive (other areas could include 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
Responsible for policies and procedures to maintain ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation in Rockford Laboratory
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Associate's Degree required
Five plus years' experience in Technical or Adhesives related field required
Experience in a customer-facing role required
Familiarity with test lab protocol required
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 up to 50% of the time
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in product assembly or automotive a plus
Benefits
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
Company
APPLIED Adhesives
Applied Products is a chemicals firm that provides hot melt adhesives and hot melt dispensing equipment. It is a sub-organization of Adhesive Solutions.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-04-15Acquired
Leadership Team
John Feriancek
President and CEO
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