Coatings Lab Application Engineer (Onsite, 9-mo Contract)

System One, Inc.; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking an Application Engineer for a 9-month contract onsite in Bridgewater, NJ. You will run customer lab demonstrations using application equipment and support on-site visits, ensuring setup and production of materials on pilot equipment.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, hands-on coating experience, and the ability to communicate results clearly to customers and internal teams. Some travel is possible, and extension or permanent conversion may occur.

Qualifications

• BS ChE, Materials Science, Chemistry, or equivalent hands-on coating experience.
• Experience with web handling, coat weight control, tension, coating methods, and web drying.
• 1–3 years lab experience, preferably in Packaging.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong project management.

Responsibilities

• Runs customer lab demonstrations using application equipment and supports on-site customer visits.
• Ensures setup and production of material on assigned pilot coater/laminator.
• Calibrates and safety-checks lab equipment and coordinates changeovers.
• Prepares technical reports and contributes to internal databases.
• Supports root cause analysis and corrective actions for product complaints.
• Writes internal reports and presents to internal teams; trains personnel during tours.
• Communicates with Sales, account managers, and project teams; coordinates lab methods.
• Leads harmonization of laboratory test methods and safety/5S compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Chemistry

Job description

System One, Inc. is seeking an Application Engineer for a 9-month contract onsite in Bridgewater, NJ. You will run customer lab demonstrations using application equipment and support on-site visits, ensuring setup and production of materials on pilot equipment.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, hands-on coating experience, and the ability to communicate results clearly to customers and internal teams. Some travel is possible, and extension or permanent conversion may occur.