Applications Engineer – Technical Service

Spartech LLC

Applications Engineer at Spartech supporting thermoforming application development through trials and equipment processes. Identifying product performance attributes for new application opportunities in manufacturing.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support thermoforming application development through trials, equipment, and process development for thin and thick gauge manufacturing.
Identify and match technical performance attributes of products to new application opportunities identified by Sales and Marketing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related or equivalent
With B.S. degree, five years packaging experience in the field of extrusion and thermoforming equipment and processes.
Must have solid expertise in plastics thermoforming for thin and thick gauge applications.
Preferred experience with plastic sheet extrusion.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to travel 50-75% of the time.
Knowledge of key production processes (extrusion, thermoforming, etc.) and polymer behavior
Knowledge of polymers utilized in plastics manufacturing (extrusion – thermoforming).
Knowledge of key equipment utilized in extrusion, thermoforming and part finishing
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels and types of internal and external individuals, including customers and suppliers.
Ability to work in and support a team environment
Ability to write operational and project reports, correspondence, policies and procedures
High level of proficiency in computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point
Analytical and mathematical skills necessary to collect, interpret, and act on process trials and activities
Ability to meet physical demands associated with position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision.
Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs.
Flexible spending accounts.
401(k) with a strong matching program.
120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
11 paid holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermoformingextrusionpackagingpolymer behaviorplastic sheet extrusionprocess developmentproject managementproduction processesequipment knowledgeanalytical skills

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkreport writingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Chemical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Materials Science