Engineer, Applications

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What's new with Aptar 

We have an exciting position open in Cary, IL:  Applications Engineer.  This position will be based in Cary and will be responsible for the following:  The Applications / Product Engineer of Technical Services & Sales has a unique role that spans two critical technical areas. You will be focused on driving increased sales and delighting customers by delivering application-appropriate solutions with a quick turnaround time. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Technical Sales & Service, the Engineer will maintain, modify, consult and influence the correct technical product line information and specifications in alignment with our Global TDE’s for the expected product performance of our customers. They will also provide customer facing technical support and project management assistance while actively participating in a variety of lab testing necessary to develop or optimize all Aptar Beauty Product lines such as Aerosol Valve/BOV/Accessories, Lotion Pump/Fine Mist, Treatment Pumps and Airless/Fragrance pumps. 

This is how your journey begins

• Provide advanced customer facing technical support
• Investigate potential product issues and develop solutions to resolve issues within Aptar stock products and meet customer satisfaction with dispensing solutions
• Lead designated product improvement, material conversion, or cost savings cross-functional projects
• Conduct customer and new employee training sessions and technical presentations; either in-house or at an off-site location for all Cary product lines.  Facilitates, consults and evaluates the development, refinement, customization of stock Dispensing Solutions and Products.  Works with Engineering/Design team of Key Global Customer in the development of new products and refinement, modifications and customization.  Includes North America as well as global product lines
• Coordinates projects as project leader in product development system
• Leveraging the TDE and NA RTC Development Engineering, redesigns and enhances existing product designs to improve product performance, cost basis and/or operational requirements
• Coordinates the molding and testing of new product samples with appropriate Engineering & Industrialization personnel
• Visits customer and Fillers to conduct in-plant tests on new product designs
• Review and approve customer drawings, product specs and Lab documents
• Knowledge, ability, and willingness to perform all Aptar Lab testing procedures for product development and testing including but not limited to; gasket swell, corrosion testing, leak testing, spray rate, spray pattern, particle size analysis, weight loss, functional and compatibility testing, pressure-fill aerosol cans, when needed 
• Complete Laboratory Work Request (LWR) documents, analyze and interpret data, write reports and other correspondence to customers

What you will bring on the journey

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Package Engineering or related field

Experience: 

• 5 years minimum professional work experience required
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of dispensing spray systems a plus
• Lab and project management experience a plus

Skills:

• Customer centric, must be strongly service oriented and able to deal effectively with both internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written skills required
• Must possess solid math skills
• Must have strong analysis skills to evaluate lab testing and to troubleshoot
• Makes presentations relating to new product designs
• Must be able to use various inspection gauges and instruments typical to a lab environment
• Must possess strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point)
• Must have good vision in order to perform visual inspection duties
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds independently
• Must be able to stand and walk up to 10% of the shift

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan
• Innovative benefits plan, which includes 401k plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the annual salary range for this position is: $108,500 -  $127,500.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.   Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.

Be You.  Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal employment opportunities employer.  We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.