Application Engineer Business Development

This Bridgewater laboratory-based position is focused on meeting the technical needs of our paper coatings team. The Business Development Application Engineering role will be entrepreneurial, and customer focused to develop, test and implement lab solutions that enable our customers to introduce innovative, sustainable packaging products into the market. Customer focused value delivery and quantification projects are key drivers that could include on-site technical service.

This individual will have inside technical lab responsibilities including product evaluations, equipment sourcing and set-ups, and raw material and product recommendations for our paper coatings markets.

• Extensive knowledge and experience running and testing paper packaging coatings.
• Works closely with Business Development to meet the technical needs within our paper coatings platform.
• Manage and steer innovation development programs in partnership with the business development team and field associates
• Scale up new paper coating products, technology, and tools to the field/market.
• Connect with external stakeholders (suppliers, customers, research institutes) to support development initiatives.
• Prepares laboratory reports which present findings and conclusions and prepares direct customer correspondence.
• Understands lab procedures presented in technical journals, can adapt, and modify procedures to meet project requirements and effectively communicate technical information back to Business Development.
• Interprets laboratory results and recommends next experimental steps or products.
• Sets up and operates standard lab equipment of moderate complexity.
• Establishes and leverages external networks and partnerships.

• BS Chemistry or ChE or other equivalent degree with paper coatings industry experience.
• 1-5 plus years of technical service, product development, or paper coatings industry experience.
• Ability to multi-task with strong laboratory, analytical and mechanical skills.
• Travel in North America, approximately 30%.
• Excellent project management and organization skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex / difficult problems.
• Computer experience with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and preferably SAP and GPM.