Field Applications Engineer - Food Packaging Solutions (Travel 50%)

Klöckner Pentaplast Group; Beaver (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast Group is seeking an Applications (Technical) Field Engineer to provide on-site technical support for kp food products, including trays, rigid films and flexible lidding films. This role links customers, R&D, production, and sales to ensure optimal product performance and food safety compliance.

The engineer will troubleshoot issues, conduct trials, train customer personnel, and collect field data for continuous improvement. Occasional travel to customer facilities is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or Science.
• Background in OEM equipment and processes.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support to kp food products at customer facilities.
• Troubleshoot product performance, processing parameters, or equipment operation.
• Conduct product trials and process optimization at customer sites.
• Train customer personnel on product performance and equipment usage.
• Collect field data and customer feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Support sales and marketing with technical expertise during visits and presentations.
• Prepare technical reports and root-cause analyses.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to resolve issues.
• Engage OEMs to ensure proper integration and performance of kp products.
• Travel regularly to customer sites including food manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

English language

Education

University degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

ProSeal

Mulitvac

Ross

Reiser

Mondini

Ossid

Omori

Job description

Klöckner Pentaplast Group is seeking an Applications (Technical) Field Engineer to provide on-site technical support for kp food products, including trays, rigid films and flexible lidding films. This role links customers, R&D, production, and sales to ensure optimal product performance and food safety compliance.

The engineer will troubleshoot issues, conduct trials, train customer personnel, and collect field data for continuous improvement. Occasional travel to customer facilities is required.