Remote App Development Engineer - Flexible Packaging

Toppan Packaging Americas; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Toppan Packaging Americas is seeking an Application Development Engineer for the Flexibles Division to serve as the primary technical liaison between customers and the company. The role focuses on developing packaging solutions that are cost-effective, safe, and sustainable, while expanding product lines and optimizing performance across assigned accounts.

You will lead pilot and production trials, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver clear project plans and updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science; preferably in Engineering, Food Science, Packaging, or Plastics related field.
• 2-5 years of Flexible Packaging Product Development and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of typical flexible converting processes—printing (roto/flexo), laminating (adhesive and extrusion), coating, slitting, pouching and form/fill/seal conversion.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the main technical contact between the customer and TOPPAN.
• Leading technical activities to expand sales of existing structures and develop new flexible packaging structures.
• Building and maintaining strong technical customer relations.
• Translating customer requirements to TOPPAN specifications and developing manufacturing instructions.
• Managing projects from start to finish with data-driven conclusions and recommendations.
• Developing and leading pilot, production, and filling/packing trials.

Skills

Material science knowledge

Project management

Customer relationships

New product development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Packaging/Plastics

Tools

Roto/flexo printing

Laminating

Coating

Slitting/Form-Fill-Seal

Job description

Toppan Packaging Americas is seeking an Application Development Engineer for the Flexibles Division to serve as the primary technical liaison between customers and the company. The role focuses on developing packaging solutions that are cost-effective, safe, and sustainable, while expanding product lines and optimizing performance across assigned accounts.

You will lead pilot and production trials, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver clear project plans and updates.