Job Description:
- Support business growth strategies in key markets - including electronics, automotive, appliance, and general industrial - through application development and replication.
- Collaborate with key decision makers at manufacturers to develop new applications for existing and new bonding solutions.
- Deliver timely product recommendations, application evaluations, and quality resolution support to delight customers.
- Conduct product and market-focused training through face-to-face engagements and webinars.
- Collaborate with area and portfolio leaders to define area go-to materials through product performance analysis, competitive comparison, and understanding of market trends.
- Coordinate and lead field trials with customers; evaluate local competition and marketing practices.
- Continuously build knowledge in market and technology trends, converting processes, automation technologies, and industry standards.
- Proactively contribute to the development of value propositions for effective commercialization.
- Identify voice of market insights from key industries to support strategic decision-making.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related field).
- 3–5 years of experience in application engineering or technical support in relevant markets.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in adhesives, bonding tapes, single coated tapes, and/or labels.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in tape converting processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions.
- Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and test data.
- Experience supporting product validation, troubleshooting, and customer trials.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, R&D, and manufacturing teams.
- Good command of English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Chinese - both written and spoken.
- Willingness to travel for customer visits, trials, or training as needed (up to 25% out-of-town travel expected).
This is a remote-based position located in or around the Johor Bahru area, Malaysia, offering flexibility while maintaining close proximity to key customer and converter partner networks in the region.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related field)
- 3-5 years of experience in application engineering or technical support in relevant markets
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in adhesives, bonding tapes, single coated tapes, and/or labels
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in tape converting processes
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions
- Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and test data
- Experience supporting product validation, troubleshooting, and customer trials
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, R &D, and manufacturing teams
- Good command of English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Chinese; both written and spoken
- Willingness to travel for customer visits, trials, or training as needed (up to 25% travel expected)
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