Application Engineer - Specialty Lubricants

2673 DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US 9, LLC; Midland (MI); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

DuPont seeks a customer-focused Application Engineer for MOLYKOTE Specialty Lubricants to serve as a technical advisor on wear, friction, and performance challenges. You will collaborate with engineers, manufacturers, distributors and end users to understand needs, investigate root causes, and deliver measurable value.

You will lead testing, translate results into actionable recommendations, and provide training to customers and partners while helping shape next-generation lubricant technologies

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related technical field.
• 5+ years in application engineering, technical service, product development, tribology, or lubrication.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, lubrication principles, reliability or tribology concepts.
• Experience solving customer and technical challenges with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Experience working with customers, distributors, operations teams or external stakeholders is desirable.
• Experience in industrial equipment, lubricants, manufacturing or energy industries preferred.
• Certifications such as CLS, CLGS or Six Sigma Green Belt are a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Mansioni

• Partner with customers, distributors, and stakeholders to understand performance challenges and identify technical solutions.
• Lead investigations on friction, wear, lubrication, reliability, and equipment performance.
• Design and execute application testing, validate performance, and translate findings into recommendations.
• Serve as technical lead for strategic opportunities to improve equipment reliability and cost-in-use.
• Deliver technical training, presentations, and product knowledge to customers and teams.
• Support development and commercialization of new lubricant technologies by translating needs into innovations.

Conoscenze

Technical problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Strumenti

Tribology testing equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

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DuPont's Aerospace & Industrial business delivers high-performance engineering resins, adhesives, and lubricants that enable breakthrough solutions in some of the world's most demanding applications, including aerospace, automotive, energy, mining, and industrial manufacturing.

The MOLYKOTE® Specialty Lubricants team is seeking a customer-focused Application Engineer to serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers facing critical wear, friction, reliability, and performance challenges.

In this highly visible role, you will work directly with engineers, manufacturers, distributors, and end users to understand application needs, investigate root causes, develop innovative solutions, and deliver measurable value.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically curious engineer or scientist who enjoys combining problem‑solving, customer engagement, and innovation. You'll collaborate with global experts in tribology and lubrication science while helping shape next‑generation products and technologies for customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with customers, distributors, and cross‑functional stakeholders to understand performance challenges and identify effective technical solutions.
• Lead investigations related to friction, wear, lubrication, reliability, and equipment performance using scientific and engineering principles.
• Design and execute application testing, validate solution performance, and translate findings into actionable customer recommendations.
• Serve as the technical lead for strategic customer opportunities, helping customers improve equipment reliability, productivity, and cost‑in‑use performance.
• Deliver technical training, presentations, and product excellence to customers, channel partners and internal teams.
• Support the development and commercialization of new and enhanced lubricant technologies by translating customer and market needs into innovation…
• Develop expertise in tribology testing methods, application analysis, and specialized laboratory equipment …
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What We’re Looking For

• Passion for solving technical problems and delivering…
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical…
• Ability to translate complex technical information into practical customer solutions…
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and establish credibility with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication, presentation, collaboration skills.
• Initiative, curiosity, continuous learning mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, customer‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in application engineering, technical service, product development, tribology, or lubrication.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials performance, lubrication principles, reliability, or tribology concepts.
• Demonstrated success solving customer, technical, manufacturing, or application‑related challenges using a scientific and data‑driven approach.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working directly with customers, distributors, operations teams, or other external stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Experience in industrial equipment, specialty materials, lubricants, manufacturing, oil & gas, energy, automotive, mining, or related industries is preferred.
• Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS), Certified Lubricating Grease Specialist (CLGS), Six Sigma Green Belt, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

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DuPont is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.