Applications Engineer

Company Information

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer, so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #Investing In Better —creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

Provide on‑site technical support, testing, qualifying, troubleshooting, and optimisation of kp food products to include trays, rigid films and flexible lidding films. This role acts as a key link between customers, R&D, production and sales, ensuring optimal product performance, food safety compliance and customer satisfaction.

• Provide on‑site technical support to customers to ensure kp food products perform to customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to product performance, processing parameters or equipment operation.
• Conduct product trials, demonstrations and process optimisation at customer facilities.
• Train customer personnel on proper product performance with various equipment and operations.
• Collect field data, samples and customer feedback to support continuous product improvement.
• Support sales and marketing teams with technical expertise during customer visits and presentations.
• Prepare technical reports, service documentation and root‑cause analyses.
• Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing) to resolve technical challenges.
• Assist in the definition of new product development by discussing specifications, market trends and product opportunities.
• Work closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure proper integration, compatibility and optimal performance of kp food products within processing equipment.
• Evaluate equipment and process performance in collaboration with OEMs and customers, and recommend technical or process improvements to enhance efficiency, product quality and reliability.
• Travel regularly to customer sites, including food manufacturing plants and processing facilities.

• University degree in Engineering or Science, specifically Polymer Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or 5+ years of field experience.
• Background in OEM equipment:
  Pro Seal, Mulitvac, Ross, Reiser, Mondini, Ossid, Omori.
• Technical problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Language proficiency – English required.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

If you are determined, thrive in a fast‑paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from under‑represented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status or inclusion in any other protected class.

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