Application Engineer - Mactac North America

Position Summary

The Product Development Engineer will be expected to support R&D projects through effective collaboration with R&D colleagues, and at times, with commercial team members, application engineers, external customers, and external suppliers. The Product Development Engineer will conduct experiments, analyze data, and present findings in written and oral formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and Attend RDT's with Supervision
  • (Ex: Raw Material Substitution Trials)
• Compile Data and Draw Conclusions
• Perform Basic Lab Testing (Peels, Loop Tacks, Release, etc.)
• Submit Analytical Requests and Interpret Results to Sales
• Build Rapport with Sales, Marketing, and Key Customers
• Travel with Supervision to Customers
• Answer Basic Technical Questions Such as Information Typically Found in Performance Guides or in Specs

Scope:

• Decision Impact: Department
• Department Responsibility: Research & Development
• Budgetary (P&L) Responsibility: No
• Direct Reports: No
• Physical Requirements: If Applicable
• Management Responsibilities Level: Individual Contributor / Entry-Level
• Reports to: Chip Ficyk
• Location: Stow
• Travel: 25%+

Selection Criteria:

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science degreed required (Chemical Engineer Preferred)
• Experience:
  • Industry experience not required.
  • 0-2 years of experience in research and development
  • Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office experience required (if applicable)
  • ERP Experience preferred.
  • Intermediate problem solving and analytical skills.
• Other:
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
  • Relocation Eligible: Ineligible for Relocation

What You'll Love About Us:

• Learning & Development: Tuition assistance available along with an internal training budget. Get with a hands-on company, in a fast-paced environment where you can have the runway to make change.
• Rest & Relaxation: 10 paid holidays off per year on top of a generous vacation policy.
• Great company culture: Work for a company that genuinely values work/life balance. We also have a give back mentality with participation in a variety of community activities & events.
• Health Benefits: Medical with HSA options, Dental, and Vision starting day one for you and your family. Gym on-site with a weekly yoga class.
• Prepare for the Future: Competitive 401(k) with company match.

Disclaimers:

• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

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