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Bachmann Chemical and Engineering

UV/LED curing materials and equipment provider

Application Engineering Manager

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTorrington, CT, USA$106k - $153kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading technical teams within laboratory, technical service, or application engineering environments.
  • A strong understanding of laboratory best practices, scientific investigation, root-cause analysis, and technical problem solving.
  • Experience with dispensing and curing equipment and the ability to develop or deliver technical training.
  • The ability to coach and develop technical professionals while setting clear expectations and driving accountability.
  • A strong customer orientation and the ability to translate complex technical findings into practical recommendations.
  • The ability to collaborate and influence across Sales, R&D, Product Management, Quality, Production, Customer Service, and other functions.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills, close attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory-related systems.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop Application Engineering and Technical Service resources, creating a collaborative and high-performing technical organization.
  • Establish structured, repeatable approaches for customer investigations, testing, root-cause analysis, and solution development.
  • Coordinate technical expertise across Dymax and the broader organization to deliver consistent and effective customer solutions.
  • Set clear expectations, assign priorities, and ensure resources are aligned with customer and business needs.
  • Guide engineers in evaluating applications, troubleshooting technical challenges, and developing clear, defensible recommendations.
  • Strengthen laboratory practices through disciplined scientific methods, experimentation, documentation, and analysis.
  • Review technical findings and recommendations to ensure conclusions are supported by appropriate testing and sound technical judgment.
  • Identify opportunities to standardize successful application methodologies for adoption across regional and global technical teams.
  • Recruit, coach, develop, and performance-manage Application Engineering and Technical Service team members.
  • Build technical capability through hands-on coaching, knowledge sharing, training, and clear performance expectations.
  • Foster a culture of curiosity, accountability, collaboration, technical rigor, and continuous improvement.
  • Help team members strengthen their ability to translate technical findings into meaningful recommendations for customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Partner with customers, Territory Sales Managers, and channel partners on application design, product evaluation, troubleshooting, and validation testing.
  • Support new and existing business opportunities by connecting customer application requirements with Dymax products and technical capabilities.
  • Communicate investigation findings, recommendations, risks, and solution alternatives to Sales, Customer Service, R&D, Product Management, Production, and Quality.
  • Identify opportunities where technical engagement can expand product utilization, strengthen customer relationships, and support commercial growth.
  • Develop and deliver technical training for internal teams, Sales Managers, channel partners, customers, and other stakeholders.
  • Strengthen awareness and understanding of Dymax products, application capabilities, dispensing technologies, and curing equipment.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor technologies, and evolving customer applications to identify emerging technical needs and opportunities.
  • Use market and customer insights to improve technical guidance, laboratory capabilities, and solution strategies.
  • Ensure laboratory and application engineering activities follow established scientific, environmental, legal, safety, and compliance requirements.
  • Reinforce accurate documentation, responsible laboratory practices, and consistent technical standards.
  • Maintain a strong focus on quality while balancing responsiveness to customer and business needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience working with adhesives and coatings.
  • Experience working with ERP systems; JD Edwards EnterpriseOne experience is especially helpful.

About the Company

Bachmann Chemical and Engineering

UV/LED curing materials and equipment provider

Bachmann Chemical and Engineering provides eco-friendly light-curable solutions, including Dymax materials, dispensing equipment, and UV/LED curing systems that are designed to work together as an integrated system for manufacturing. The products cure when exposed to UV or LED light, and the materials and equipment are matched to optimize performance in production lines. The company supports customers with product and process design, testing, initial production runs, system integration, and ongoing service for the life of the process. It serves sectors such as aerospace and defense, energy, medical devices, and electronics. The goal is to help engineers improve manufacturing efficiency and reliability by offering a coordinated, end-to-end light-curing solution.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1980

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