Business Development Application Engineer

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Application Engineer for Business Development – Paper Coatings

Location: Bridgewater, NJ (Hybrid)

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $85,000 – $120,000 base

About the Opportunity

Our client, a global manufacturing leader, is seeking an Application Engineer for Business Development to support its Paper Coatings team. This entrepreneurial, customer-focused role will be responsible for developing, testing, and implementing lab-based solutions that enable customers to bring innovative, sustainable packaging products to market.

The role combines technical expertise with customer engagement, delivering value through lab projects, product evaluations, and on-site technical support.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct product evaluations, recommend raw materials, and manage equipment sourcing/setup for paper coatings applications
• Partner with Business Development to address technical needs and advance innovation initiatives
• Scale up new coating products, technologies, and tools from lab to market
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and research institutes to support development programs
• Prepare lab reports, technical correspondence, and customer-ready documentation
• Adapt and implement lab procedures from technical journals, communicating findings effectively to stakeholders
• Operate and maintain standard lab equipment; troubleshoot complex issues
• Support customer projects, technical service, and value-delivery initiatives across North America (travel ~30%)

What You Bring

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with direct experience in paper coatings
• 1–5+ years of experience in technical service, product development, or coatings industry
• Strong lab, analytical, and mechanical skills with ability to manage multiple projects
• Proven experience in project management and technical troubleshooting
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with SAP and GPM a plus
• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills