Plastics Applications Engineer — Driving Product Performance

Teknor Apex; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex is seeking an Application Development Engineer to turn technical ideas into commercial results by partnering with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and customers to support product development and improve performance. This role blends technical problem-solving with collaboration and disciplined execution to drive business growth and deliver measurable customer value.

The position emphasizes supporting opportunities from concept to implementation, with travel to customer sites and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior Application Development and R&D teams to identify new business opportunities, evaluate applications, and support technical development programs.
• Translate customer requirements into product specifications and support technical approvals to advance commercial opportunities.
• Support process, application, and product improvements that strengthen operational efficiency and business growth.
• Plan and execute application development and customer support initiatives that improve product performance and customer outcomes.
• Provide technical expertise, processing data, and application insights to support Marketing, Sales, and customer initiatives.
• Investigate customer complaints, collaborate across functions to identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions that improve customer satisfaction and product performance.
• Travel to customer sites, manufacturing locations, and technical meetings to support application development, troubleshooting, testing, and customer engagement.
• Coordinate lab and quality control testing activities and support the development of improved testing methods and technical capabilities.
• Deliver technical training for customers and commercial teams to strengthen processing knowledge and application performance.
• Maintain accurate and timely technical documentation, including reports, project plans, training materials, and progress updates, to preserve and share critical knowledge globally.
• Utilize business and project management systems, including M3 ERP, Uncountable lab management, and Salesforce tools, to manage projects and maintain visibility into work activities.
• Build strong internal and external technical relationships to support collaboration, problem‑solving, and innovation.
• Maintain safe work practices, identify potential hazards, and contribute to a culture of accountability and continuous safety improvement.

Skills

Injection molding

Polymer testing

CAD/FEA

Quality systems

Communication

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science/Polymer Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

M3 ERP

Uncountable lab management

Salesforce

Job description

Teknor Apex is seeking an Application Development Engineer to turn technical ideas into commercial results by partnering with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and customers to support product development and improve performance. This role blends technical problem-solving with collaboration and disciplined execution to drive business growth and deliver measurable customer value.

The position emphasizes supporting opportunities from concept to implementation, with travel to customer sites and a focus on