Applications Engineer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

IBC Coatings Technologies is a premier innovator in advanced surface engineering, delivering solutions that enhance durability, performance, and reliability across demanding industrial applications. We partner with customers who trust us to solve their most complex challenges, going the extra mile to deliver quality, precision, and results that matter. Our success is driven by teamwork - people are at the core of everything we do, and collaboration fuels our innovation.

We invest in our employees through continuous learning, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term growth, believing that the best people build the best products. At IBC, we take pride in our work and the positive impact it has on our customers, our communities, and the future of manufacturing. Join us and be part of a team that values purpose, curiosity, and excellence in everything we do.

For further details about our organization, please visit our website:  IBC Coatings Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Full-time employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off (e.g., vacation), and retirement savings options.

• 1. Learn and understand all technical aspects of IBC’s surface treatment processes (including DLC coatings, PVD coatings, ion plasma nitriding, etc.) to be able to communicate appropriately with customers, expand relationships and solving new technical challenges.
• 2. Respond to customer requests for quotes (RFQs) and other technical inquiries.
• 3. Utilize 3-D modeling software to create part drawings and/or fixtures related to customer quotes.
• 4. Assist engineering team in managing projects for new applications and product development.
• 5. Assist process engineers with technical contract review process upon receipt of incoming parts.
• 6. Coordinate with Plant Manager for implementation and scheduling of new customers into the production schedule.
• 7. Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• 8. Support and attend trade shows and conferences.
• 9. Assist the business development team in growing the current customer base through sales efforts (website requests, referrals, targeted marketing campaigns, etc.).
• 10. Provide reports and forecasts for management.
• 11. Complete any other projects assigned by your direct supervisor.
• 12. Follow all AS9100/ISO 9001, internal quality policies, OSHA safety regulations, and company safety policies.

• 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen/Green Card holder. Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
• 2. Must have bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3. 3-5 years of industrial/manufacturing work experience.
• 4. Possess a working knowledge of materials science principles, surface treatment processes, and associated characterization methods (i.e. PVD/DLC coatings, heat treatment, nitriding, thermal diffusion, carburizing, etc.).
• 5. Must have demonstrated leadership experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 6. Must have excellent organizational skills.
• 7. Ability to travel as needed (up to 20% of the time).
• 8. Solid Works or equivalent 3-D modeling software experience is preferred but not required.
• 9. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• 10. All employment at IBC is conditional upon results from background and drug testing.