Coating Engineer

Job Title: Coating Engineer

Pay Rate: $35/Hr

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Bridgewater, NJ (Onsite)

Shift Timing: 8:00 AM to 5:00 P

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Our client is a global industrial and consumer products manufacture

r.We are looking for an Application Engine

erThe Associate Application Engineer will support one or more of our Packaging segments at our Bridgewater, NJ Technical Center with a primary focus on Specialty Tapes & Label

s.The Application Engineer will assist in the operation and demonstration of our pilot coater/laminator machines as well as support calibration and preventative maintenance of all equipment. The Engineer will also perform laboratory testing, analyze results, and issue reports for internal and external customers. Work may include support in defining the capabilities of product technologies, developing test procedures, optimizing product selection and investigating opportunities to improve product qualit

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  Runs customer lab demonstrations using application equipment and/or pilot coater/laminators and supports on-site customer visits. Ensure the efficient setup and production of material on assigned pilot coater/laminat
• or.Runs and ensures laboratory, pilot, and application equipment are calibrated and safety checked in compliance with local regulations, as well as standardizes and develops new test methods. Responsible for coordinating pilot equipment changeovers, minor maintenance, and upkeep of pilot equipme
• nt.Completes Customer Lab Work Requests, technical reports, and reporting within our technical datab
• aseCompletes lab work to support Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action on product complai
• ntsPrepares internal reports and makes presentations to the internal work group or departme
• nt.Participates in report-outs to customers as well as training of internal and external personnel in the area of responsibility by supporting customer to
• ursDirectly communicates with the field Sales, Key Account Managers, Application Engineers or project team with the ability to communicate directly with custom
• ersLeads ongoing harmonization and administration of laboratory test meth
• odsLeads by example in Safety and 5S, completing all necessary site requiremen
• ts.Move materials as necessary in the performance of dut

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Requireme

• nts:BS ChE, Material Science, Chemistry, OR equivalent hands-on coating expertise in coatings/adhesive technology requi
• red.Mechanical / application equipment aptitude. Experience in web handling, coat weight variables, tension control, coating methods, and web drying strongly prefer
• red.1-3 years of laboratory experience; experience in the Packaging industry strongly prefer
• red.Experience in troubleshooting complex/difficult probl
• ems.Excellent written and verbal communication ski
• lls.Excellent project management and organization ski
• lls.There will be minimal travel required for this r