Coatings Applications Engineer — Lab Demos & Solutions

Carlisle Fluid Tech; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Fluid Tech is seeking a Sr Technical Applications Specialist in Shoreview, MN. You will design, stage, execute, and analyze lab tests and technical demonstrations of Binks finishing and sealants products for in-plant coatings and curing processes, interfacing with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to tailor solutions.

The role requires strong problem-solving abilities, high technical communication skills, and experience with automation/robotics, especially Fanuc robots.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; associate/bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology or related field preferred
• Five or more years' experience in the operations or maintenance of automated industrial equipment highly desirable
• Firsthand experience with automation/robotics required
• Familiarity and experience with Fanuc robots a distinct advantage
• Experience in spray application of liquid or powder coatings preferred
• Background in industrial coatings and finishing processes a key differentiator

Responsibilities

• Continually build expertise in Binks product and equipment offering
• Interface with key cross functional parties including Sales, Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing and Product Management
• Work with Sales and Engineering to translate specific customer requirements to key process parameters
• Provide technical input on feasibility, risks, and optimization opportunities
• Design tests and demonstrations by selecting product to match application or curing needs, and refine parameters throughout the process
• Coordinate, set up, and run tests and demonstrations in an applications lab setting
• Evaluate test and demonstration performance based on technical analysis
• Document and communicate test and demonstration results to relevant parties, and identify potential issues, questions, or challenges that arise during testing/demonstration
• Provide support in presale meetings, equipment startups, process tuning, and general system troubleshooting as needed
• Research, order, receive, record, and manage required lab equipment, materials and other consumables
• Perform general lab 5S and equipment maintenance responsibilities for the Shoreview lab facility
• Comply with company policies, ISO standards, environmental and safety laws
• Perform other related duties as required
• 10-20% travel may be required

Skills

Planning & organization

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Robotics knowledge

Paint robots

Coatings background

Education

Associate/bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology or related field

Tools

Fanuc robots

Industrial automation tools

Job description

Carlisle Fluid Tech is seeking a Sr Technical Applications Specialist in Shoreview, MN. You will design, stage, execute, and analyze lab tests and technical demonstrations of Binks finishing and sealants products for in-plant coatings and curing processes, interfacing with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to tailor solutions.

The role requires strong problem-solving abilities, high technical communication skills, and experience with automation/robotics, especially Fanuc robots.