Lead Application Engineer: Global Field & Lab Liaison

Excelsior Executive Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior Executive Search is seeking a Lead Application Engineer based in Irvine, CA. The role involves supporting encapsulant application development and field service requests, serving as the main interface between laboratories and customers.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering or material science and at least 7 years of relevant experience. The position requires direct customer interaction and collaboration with global teams, including up to 25% travel for on-site support.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in R&D/application engineering or 5+ years with a doctorate degree.
• Direct customer support experience is necessary.
• Experience in material handling like dispensing and printing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support encapsulant application development and field service.
• Interface between lab and field for customer needs.
• Travel up to 25% globally for customer support.

Skills

Field service skills

Customer engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis using MiniTab/JMP

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in engineering or material science

Tools

Liquid application equipment

Job description

Excelsior Executive Search is seeking a Lead Application Engineer based in Irvine, CA. The role involves supporting encapsulant application development and field service requests, serving as the main interface between laboratories and customers.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering or material science and at least 7 years of relevant experience. The position requires direct customer interaction and collaboration with global teams, including up to 25% travel for on-site support.