Application Engineer

Zotefoams

Application Engineer supporting growth by providing technical expertise in polymer foam solutions. Collaborating with global customers and commercial teams to develop products.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeWalton • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Technical and application support
Support the commercial organisation to develop new applications using the Company’s products.
Build understanding of customer needs, market requirements, application performance criteria, and regulatory obligations; translate these into practical technical guidance.
Assist customers across North America with development and qualification of foam‑based applications, undertaking laboratory trials and tests as necessary and assisting customers with fabrication methods.
Interpret test data accurately and communicate outcomes clearly at an appropriate level.
Maintain current knowledge of Company products, properties, processing methods, and performance in different applications and use this to assist developing commercial strategies and opportunities.
Understand competitive advantages of the Company’s products and identify opportunities for new products.
Maintain awareness of regional regulatory, environmental, and compliance requirements affecting foam materials.
Manage a portfolio of projects from initiation to completion, prioritising work to meet targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree (or higher) in Polymer Technology, Materials Science, Engineering or a related discipline and experience working with polymer or cellular foam materials, including their behaviour and processing.
Experience managing and prioritising multiple projects and working directly with customers on application development or technical projects
Willingness to travel at least 30% across North America and work from a home‑based location.
Industry background – highly desirable
Experience within the polymer industry , ideally working with customers in one or more of the following sectors: Aerospace Defence / military Electric vehicles (EV) or battery technologies Medical or healthcare applications
Experience supporting regulated, high‑performance or technically demanding applications is particularly valuable.
Clear communicator who builds effective working relationships and can convey technical details to non-technical people.
Analytical and solutions‑focused, with a hands‑on mindset.
Able to translate technical insight into commercial opportunity.
Organised, pragmatic and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Polymer TechnologyMaterials ScienceEngineeringApplication DevelopmentLaboratory TrialsTest Data InterpretationFabrication MethodsProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceFoam Materials Processing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship BuildingAnalytical ThinkingSolutions-FocusedOrganizational SkillsPragmatic ApproachAutonomyCustomer EngagementTechnical TranslationPrioritization