Application Engineer

L.A. Darling Company LLC

Lincolnwood, IL, United States
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Application equipment setup expertise
Polymer formulation and testing
Customer product opportunity management
** L.A. Darling Company LLC is seeking an Application Engineer to work in Lincolnwood, IL, focusing on product testing, development, and customer collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 1-5 years of relevant experience. **

Job Summary

  • You’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way within a global industrial organization backed by Berkshire Hathaway.
  • The role involves hands-on research, formulation, testing, and scaling of new polymer products while working closely with customers and internal teams to ensure quality and compliance.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more, and we are committed to equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** L.A. Darling Company LLC is seeking an Application Engineer to work in Lincolnwood, IL, focusing on product testing, development, and customer collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 1-5 years of relevant experience. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • application equipment setup expertise
  • polymer formulation and testing
  • customer product opportunity management
  • lab safety and PPE compliance
  • test protocol development and reporting
  • manufacturing environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • 80/20 thinking and continuous improvement
  • project management and coordination
  • innovation and creative problem solving
  • effective verbal and written communication
  • teamwork and positive team spirit
  • strategic thinking and initiative

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 1-5 years’ experience in the field
  • ability to lift over 30 pounds occasionally
  • ability to work in manufacturing environment
  • compliance with safety protocols and PPE use

Work Rights

Not specified

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