What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer position at The Fountain Group?
The Fountain Group is currently seeking an Application Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Bridgewater, NJ. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
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Job Description:
- Location: Bridgewater, NJ (100% Onsite)
- Payrate: $35/hr W2
- Duration: 12 months contract - possible extension based on performance & budget.
- Shift: Mon-Fri; 8am to 5pm.
- Entry level engineer to assist in operation and demonstration of our pilot coater/laminator machines as well as support calibration and preventative maintenance of all equipment.
- There will be minimal travel required for this role.
- BS ChE, Material Science, Chemistry, OR equivalent hands-on coating expertise in coatings/adhesive technology required.
- Mechanical / application equipment aptitude is required.
- Experience in web handling, coat weight variables, tension control, coating methods, and web drying strongly preferred.
- 1-3 years laboratory experience; experience in the Packaging industry strongly preferred.
- Experience in troubleshooting complex / difficult problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent project management and organization skills.
- Runs customer lab demonstrations using application equipment and/or pilot coater/laminators and support on-site customer visits. Ensure the efficient setup and production of material on assigned pilot coater/laminator.
- 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 equipment.
- Completes Customer Lab Work Requests, technical reports and reporting within our technical database
- Completes lab work to support Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action on product complaints
- Prepares internal reports and makes presentations to internal work group or department.
- Participates in report outs to customers as well as training of internal and external personnel in area of responsibility by supporting customer tours
- Directly communicates with the field Sales, Key Account Managers, Application Engineers or project team with the ability to communicate directly with customers
- Leads ongoing harmonization and administration of laboratory test methods
- Leads by example in Safety and 5S, completing all necessary site requirements.
- Move materials as necessary in the performance of duties
Please forward this posting to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate hired.
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