Application Development Engineer

Pinnacle Search; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials company based in Troy, MI, is looking for an Application Development Engineer. This hands-on, customer-facing role will involve working directly with OEMs and suppliers to address processing and product challenges, focusing on injection molding and material performance. The ideal candidate should have a background in polymers, plastics, or chemical engineering, with over 5 years of experience in a technical role, preferably within the automotive sector. Join us to influence product adoption and growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a technical or application-focused role.
• Automotive experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work directly with customers onsite.

Responsibilities

• Support new product launches and ongoing production programs.
• Troubleshoot quality and application issues in the field.
• Provide technical guidance on tooling, design, and material selection.

Skills

Injection molding

Processing

Customer interaction

Polymers and plastics knowledge

Education

Background in polymers, plastics, or chemical engineering

Job description

Troy, MI

Pinnacle Search is working with a global materials company looking to hire an Application Development Engineer to support growth in automotive.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role. You will work directly with OEMs and suppliers to solve real-world processing and product challenges.

What you will do

• Support new product launches and ongoing production programs
• Work with customers on injection molding, processing, and material performance
• Troubleshoot quality and application issues in the field
• Partner with sales to win new business
• Provide technical guidance on tooling, design, and material selection

What you bring

• Background in polymers, plastics, or chemical engineering
• Experience with injection molding and processing
• Ability to work directly with customers onsite
• Automotive experience is strongly preferred
• 5+ years in a technical or application-focused role

Why this role

• Blend of technical work and customer interaction
• Exposure to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
• Opportunity to influence product adoption and growth
• Not a lab-only role, real impact in the field

If you enjoy solving problems at the customer level and want to be closer to the commercial side, this is a strong move! We invite you to apply today!