Associate Application Engineer

Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. This role involves operating and demonstrating pilot coater/laminator equipment, performing laboratory testing, analyzing results, and preparing technical reports for internal and external customers.

 
About Us:
On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full-time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.
 
Position Details:
Title:Associate Application Engineer – Coatings & Adhesives
Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Shift: 1st
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO 
Compensation: $35/HR

About Us:
On-Board Services, Incorporated, is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity, providing full-time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as the opportunity to work with a great team!

Job Description
This role involves operating and demonstrating pilot coater/laminator equipment, performing laboratory testing, analyzing results, and preparing technical reports for internal and external customers.
The engineer will also support equipment calibration and preventative maintenance, develop test procedures, evaluate product technologies, optimize product selection, and investigate opportunities to improve product quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot coaters, laminators, and application equipment for customer laboratory demonstrations and support on-site customer visits.
• Ensure efficient equipment setup and material production on assigned pilot coater/laminator.
• Perform calibration and safety checks on laboratory, pilot, and application equipment in compliance with local regulations.
• Develop and standardize test methods and coordinate pilot equipment changeovers, minor maintenance, and general upkeep.
• Complete Customer Lab Work Requests and prepare technical reports and documentation in the technical database.
• Perform laboratory testing to support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to product complaints.
• Prepare internal reports and presentations for work groups and departments.
• Participate in customer report-outs and provide training to internal and external personnel, including support for customer tours.
• Communicate and collaborate with Sales, Key Account Managers, Application Engineers, customers, and project teams.
• Lead the harmonization and administration of laboratory test methods.
• Promote and maintain safety standards and 5S practices while completing all required site procedures.
• Move materials as necessary to perform job duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry, or equivalent hands-on expertise in coatings or adhesive technology.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with application equipment.
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience in the packaging industry strongly preferred.
• Experience with web handling, coat weight variables, tension control, coating methods, and web drying strongly preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Minimal travel required.

Additional Information

• 100% on-site position in Bridgewater, NJ.
• Primary focus on Specialty Tapes & Labels within the Packaging segment.

 
 
 
On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC.  On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
 
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