Applications Engineer — Coatings & Customer Solutions

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

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.