Applications Engineer

Socket.dev; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

IBC Coatings Technologies in the United States is seeking a materials engineer to learn and communicate our surface treatment processes, expand customer relationships, and support new technical challenges.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams, review technical quotes, read blueprints, and travel up to 20% as needed; a degree in Materials Science/Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of industrial/manufacturing work experience.
• Knowledge of materials science principles and surface treatment processes.
• Experience with 3-D modeling and SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong leadership, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand all technical aspects of IBC’s surface treatment processes to communicate with customers and expand relationships.
• Respond to customer requests for quotes (RFQs) and other technical inquiries.
• Utilize 3-D modeling software to create part drawings and fixtures for customer quotes.
• Assist engineering team in managing projects for new applications and product development.
• Assist process engineers with technical contract review upon arrival of parts.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager for new customer implementation in production schedules.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Support and attend trade shows and conferences.
• Assist business development in growing the current customer base via campaigns and referrals.
• Provide reports and forecasts for management.
• Complete other projects assigned by supervisor.
• Follow AS9100/ISO 9001, internal quality policies, OSHA safety rules, and company safety policies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Materials Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3-D modeling

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Free uniforms


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance


• Wellness resources

About the Company

IBC Coatings Technologies is a premier innovator in advanced surface engineering, delivering solutions that enhance durability, performance, and reliability across demanding industrial applications. We partner with customers who trust us to solve their most complex challenges, going the extra mile to deliver quality, precision, and results that matter. Our success is driven by teamwork - people are at the core of everything we do, and collaboration fuels our innovation. We invest in our employees through continuous learning, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term growth, believing that the best people build the best products. At IBC, we take pride in our work and the positive impact it has on our customers, our communities, and the future of manufacturing. Join us and be part of a team that values purpose, curiosity, and excellence in everything we do.

For further details about our organization, please visit our website: www.ibccoatings.com. IBC Coatings Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Full-time employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off (e.g., vacation), and retirement savings options.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Learn and understand all technical aspects of IBC’s surface treatment processes (including DLC coatings, PVD coatings, ion plasma nitriding, etc.) to be able to communicate appropriately with customers, expand relationships and solving new technical challenges.


• 2. Respond to customer requests for quotes (RFQs) and other technical inquiries.


• 3. Utilize 3-D modeling software to create part drawings and/or fixtures related to customer quotes.


• 4. Assist engineering team in managing projects for new applications and product development.


• 5. Assist process engineers with technical contract review process upon receipt of incoming parts.


• 6. Coordinate with Plant Manager for implementation and scheduling of new customers into the production schedule.


• 7. Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.


• 8. Support and attend trade shows and conferences.


• 9. Assist the business development team in growing the current customer base through sales efforts (website requests, referrals, targeted marketing campaigns, etc.).


• 10. Provide reports and forecasts for management.


• 11. Complete any other projects assigned by your direct supervisor.


• 12. Follow all AS9100/ISO 9001, internal quality policies, OSHA safety regulations, and company safety policies.

Job Requirements

• 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen/Green Card holder. Sponsorship is not provided for this position.


• 2. Must have bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.


• 3. 3-5 years of industrial/manufacturing work experience.


• 4. Possess a working knowledge of materials science principles, surface treatment processes, and associated characterization methods (i.e. PVD/DLC coatings, heat treatment, nitriding, thermal diffusion, carburizing, etc.).


• 5. Must have demonstrated leadership experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• 6. Must have excellent organizational skills.


• 7. Ability to travel as needed (up to 20% of the time).


• 8. SolidWorks or equivalent 3-D modeling software experience is preferred but not required.


• 9. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software.


• 10. All employment at IBC is conditional upon results from background and drug testing.