Applications Engineer

Position Summary

The Applications Specialist provides technical applications and process expertise to support customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders by translating processing challenges into effective, value-driven equipment solutions. The role is hands-on and customer-facing, combining laboratory testing, engineering judgment, and technical communication to enable successful equipment selection, demonstrations, and customer adoption.

Essential Functions

• Conduct laboratory, pilot, and production-scale testing of customer materials using Fitzpatrick, Quadro and Matcon equipment
• Analyze test results and prepare clear technical reports and documentation
• Serve as technical liaison between Customers, Sales, Engineering, and Product teams
• Support sales activities including demonstrations, presentations, and customer visits
• Explain and demonstrate equipment operation, capabilities, and benefits
• Remain current with industry trends, technologies, and customer processes

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Post-secondary education in Engineering (Process or Mechanical preferred) or equivalent
• 2–5 years applications engineering experience (Applications Specialist)
• Hands-on experience with powder and liquid processing equipment
• Strong communication, analytical, and customer-facing skills
• Technical applications support for powder (and in senior role, liquid) processing equipment
• Hands-on customer lab testing, sample evaluation, and technical reporting
• Customer interaction, demos, presentations, and occasional travel (regional & international)
• Strong emphasis on engineering judgment, customer problem-solving, and communication

Language Skills

Strong written and verbal communications required. Ability to interact clearly and confidently with all levels in the organization.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $69,200.00 - $103,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more.