SR. Application Engineer
Company: Arclin Career
Location: Dillon
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Senior Applications Engineer - Dillon, South Carolina Arclin Inc
is currently looking for a Senior Applications Engineer for our
Dillon, SC location, reporting to the Senior Product Development
and Applications Manager. The Senior Applications Engineer will
serve as the technical owner for products produced on a newly
installed treater, ensuring successful transition from production
to customer application. This role is responsible for managing
product performance, supporting commercialization efforts, and
designing, equipping, and maintaining an applications laboratory to
evaluate, test, and optimize treated products. The position
requires close collaboration with operations, R&D and sales to
ensure products meet performance, quality, and application
requirements. E nsuring the maintenance of a safe, clean and
well-organized laboratory workspace, this employee will conform to
all Arclin policies, procedures and applicable HSE and OSHA rules
and regulations. Key Responsibilities Product & Process Ownership
Serve as the primary technical expert for products coming off the
newly installed treater. Support commissioning, startup, and
optimization of the treater in collaboration with operations and
engineering teams. Monitor and analyze treated product performance,
identifying opportunities for improvement in consistency, quality,
and application behavior. Develop and maintain product
specifications, technical data sheets, and application guidelines.
Troubleshoot product, process, and application issues, as needed.
Applications Laboratory Development & Management Design, outfit,
and commission a fully functional applications lab to support
product evaluation and development. Specify, procure, install, and
maintain lab equipment, instrumentation, and testing tools relevant
to treated products. Validate laboratory test methods correlate
with customer applications and field performance. Establish lab
procedures, safety protocols, calibration schedules, and
maintenance plans. Ensure lab operations comply with company safety
standards and applicable regulations. Technical Support Provide
advanced technical support to operations and sales regarding
product application and performance. Conduct lab trials and
application testing to support customer qualifications and new
product introductions. Prepare technical reports, data summaries,
and presentations for internal teams and external customers.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with manufacturing,
quality, R&D, and sales teams to align product capabilities
with market needs. Support new product development and scale-up
activities related to the treater and downstream applications.
Provide technical input into process improvements, capital
projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. Mentor junior
engineers or technicians supporting lab or applications work, as
applicable. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in
Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical
field. 5 years of experience in applications engineering, process
engineering, technical service, or a related role. Hands-on
experience with industrial processing equipment and translating
process conditions into product performance. Demonstrated
experience developing or operating an applications or testing
laboratory. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving
skills. Ability to communicate complex technical information
clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred
Experience with surface treatment, coatings, polymers, metals,
textiles, or similar treated products (adjust to your industry).
Experience supporting new equipment installations or process
startups. Familiarity with lab safety standards, quality systems,
and test method development. Project management experience related
to lab buildout or capital equipment.
Keywords: Arclin Career, Chapel Hill , SR. Application Engineer, Engineering , Dillon, North Carolina
