Application Engineer- Americas

Alpha Technologies

Stow (OH)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Alpha Technologies is looking for an Applications Engineer to support its growth by engaging with customers to address challenges using innovative products. The ideal candidate enjoys a fast-paced environment, manages complex projects, and develops technical content. This role involves customer interaction, problem-solving, and contributing to new product introductions.

Qualifications

2 years’ experience in polymer rheology required.
Fluency in English; other languages a plus.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

Translate customer needs into product selection.
Conduct tests to demonstrate product capabilities.
Provide technical consulting and training.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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At Alpha, our scientists and engineers are the heart of the business and have been since we invented the rubber rheometer industry over 60 years ago. The company is seeking an Applications Engineer to help current and prospective customers to solve problems using our products.

Job Description

The Applications Engineer plays a critical role in supporting Alpha’s growth. This person unlocks the potential of our products to address our customers’ challenges. The ideal candidate will enjoy a fast-paced work environment with frequent customer touchpoints. The Applications engineer will manage a wide range of projects including supporting new product introduction, resolving major customer issues, creating technical marketing content, and delivering technical presentations at major conferences. If you are excited by working with customers on a global scale playing a key role in innovation and commercial wins, this is the place for you.

Detailed Primary Responsibilities:

Use expert knowledge and understanding of product lines to translate customer needs into product selection
Develop new or modified test methods to attract new customers or break into new markets
Create product application presentations, white papers, and technical marketing content
Conduct tests in a laboratory environment to demonstrate product capabilities or generate experimental results
Provide technical consulting and product applications training to the customer and internal departments
Assist Engineering in the analysis of customer product failures, the generation of the related failure reports and communication of failure analysis and recommendations to the customer

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in science and engineering required - master’s degree or PhD highly preferred
2 years’ experience in polymer rheology are required
Must be fluent in English. Fluency in other languages is a plus
Demonstrated success in managing multiple complex projects, concurrently
Demonstrated success in designing, analyzing, and presenting experimental results
Strong structured problem-solving experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and papers
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences both internally and externally through written reports, lectures, and technical presentations
Familiarity with rheometers and rubber testing equipment is a plus

Other:

Hybrid work schedule is available with four days on site in Hudson, OH office required
Travel required up to 30% domestic and international - must have and maintain a valid passport
Participation in video and teleconferences that may occur earlier or later than normal working hours

Compensation:

A competitive compensation package will be designed that includes base salary and a bonus opportunity

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Good level of fitness is required. This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and reaching with hands and arms. Good ability to climb and/or balance. There is often lifting and carrying of materials up to 25 pounds. Good close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). Average hearing is sufficient.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

The individual will be working in a non-smoking administrative office environment with moderate PC work, light to moderate communication via phones and multiple interruptions. Routine visits to the production area are required. Noise level encountered will vary from minimum to heavy machining. There may be some exposure to chemicals and fumes.

Disclaimer: 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.

Experience

Required

Demonstrated success in designing, analyzing, and presenting experimental results
Demonstrated success in managing multiple complex projects, concurrently
2 year(s): 2 years’ experience in polymer rheology are required

Preferred

Familiarity with rheometers and rubber testing equipment is a plus

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Polymer Science or related field
Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

Preferred

Masters or better in Engineering
PhD or better in Polymer Science or related field
Masters or better in Polymer Science or related field

Skills

Required

Microsoft Office
Presentation skills
Communication

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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