Application Engineer – Polymer Compounding & Injection Molding

This full-time Application Engineer role focuses on delivering technical support and expertise to customers across multiple industries, with proven experience supporting polymer materials, compounding, and injection molding processes . Acting as a bridge between technical and commercial teams, this position ensures tailored solutions, high customer satisfaction, and support for business growth. The role reports directly to the CEO .

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Address customer inquiries on material options, processing methods, tooling, and application needs
  
  
  

• Provide hands-on assistance to resolve processing or quality challenges
  
  
  

• Offer technical expertise during the resolution of customer complaints
  
  
  

Project & Application Development

• Partner with Account Managers to provide technical input for customer projects
  
  
  

• Participate in customer trials and sampling activities, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up
  
  
  

• Collaborate with internal R&D and production teams to support new product or application initiatives
  
  
  

Training & Documentation

• Deliver technical training sessions for customers, internal staff and global partners
  
  
  

• Develop and update technical documentation, guidelines and application resources
  
  
  

Market & Customer Support

• Monitor and share insights on technical trends, customer requirements, and competitor activity
  
  
  

• Support CRM initiatives by logging activities and identifying opportunities
  
  
  

• Build and maintain strong relationships by providing reliable, solutions-oriented technical support
  
  
  

• Contribute to the acquisition of new customers through technical expertise in projects or specialized applications
  
  
  

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of polymer materials, compounding, and injection molding processes .
  
  
  

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  
  
  

• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams to deliver results.
  
  
  

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related technical field (preferred).
  
  
  

• 3 - 5 years of experience in application engineering, plastics processing, or technical customer support with polymer materials, compounding, and injection molding processes
  
  
  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM tools .
  
  
  

• Willingness to travel for customer visits, training, and project support .
  
  
  

• Bilingual skills in English and German or Spanish are a plus.
  
  
  

Location

This role is based in the Houston Area (The Woodlands) with regional travel required to support customers, trials, and training activities.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
  
  
  

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
  
  
  

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage , 401(k) with employer contribution , and paid vacation and sick leave .