APPLIED Adhesives · 18 hours ago
Technical Service Applications Engineer, Flexible Packaging
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAPPLIED Adhesives is an industry leader in adhesive solutions, dedicated to solving complex challenges with innovative products. They are seeking an experienced Technical Service Applications Engineer to provide hands-on technical support in laminating, coating, and pouching processes across the Flexible Packaging value chain.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead on‑press trials for solventless PU laminating adhesives, water‑based laminations, solvent‑based coatings, primers, and functional coatings
Trouble shoot production issues (COF, tunneling, delamination, haze, blocking, ink interactions, barrier performance)
Conduct adhesive/coating testing on representative films, foils, papers, inks, and substrates
Build specimens, perform peel/bond testing, optical assessments, and aging studies and prepare written test reports
Use structured problem‑solving to identify root causes in converting environments
Collaborate with converter engineers, operators, and supplier tech teams
Provide training for operators, supervisors, and engineers on lamination/coating best practices
Conduct hands‑on adhesive/coating demonstrations
Document all trial outcomes, test results, recommendations
Communicate clearly with Sales, Product Management, and leadership
Stay current on laminating/coating technologies, film structures, ink systems, primers, regulatory requirements, and sustainability trends
Gaining thorough knowledge of APPLIED’s internal processes and functions of internal teams, IT applications, products, value-added services and industries served is key to success
Works closely with Sales to make sure the deal being developed is acceptable as it reaches fruition
Support and adhere to all safety procedures and complete all required safety training
Identify and support improvement opportunities for processes in order to support company objectives and customer expectations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials/Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or similar field required
4–7+ years of technical experience in laminating, coating, flexible packaging, adhesives/coatings, or converting operations required
Hands‑on experience troubleshooting converting equipment, with strong documentation and communication skills
Experience with regulatory/food‑contact compliance
Prior technical service or application engineering background
Familiarity with lab equipment (peel testers, ovens, viscometers)
Must be a collaborative and strategic thinker, consultative and solution oriented quick learner and self-starter with a sense of urgency
Experience navigating complex multi-stakeholder opportunities, knowledge of application, coating equipment, and quality requirements
Highly organized with strong planning, facilitation, collaboration, and execution skills
Ability to influence at all levels, with experience in a distributed, matrixed environment, influencing decision makers with data, building strong coaches to navigate mutually beneficial deals
Entrepreneurial acumen, effective communication and relationship management with the proven ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong presentation skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office suite and Windows O/S
Power BI and Salesforce.com CRM platform experience required
Preferred
MBA preferred
Six-Sigma experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
401k Match
Flexible and Team-Oriented work environment
Generous PTO policy
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Career and talent development opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth
Company
APPLIED Adhesives
Applied Products is a chemicals firm that provides hot melt adhesives and hot melt dispensing equipment. It is a sub-organization of Adhesive Solutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-04-15Acquired
Leadership Team
John Feriancek
President and CEO
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