{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"01c8bbc649db0cd0734b34bd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/01c8bbc649db0cd0734b34bd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/01c8bbc649db0cd0734b34bd","title":"Application Development Engineer","description":"About the job:\n\nAt DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe Application Development Engineer serves as the technical lead for customer and application solution development, acting as the primary customer-facing application expert. This role bridges customer and clinical needs with internal technical capabilities to develop innovative, scalable, and commercially viable solutions. The engineer partners closely with Commercial, Quoting, RPE, and Technology teams to qualify opportunities, develop advanced quotes, and drive successful conversion of new product and service opportunities. This role requires a balance of end-use/therapeutical knowledge of OEM Med Dev customers, technical leadership in injection molding, extrusion and advanced assembly manufacturing processes, commercial acumen and organizational influence.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the Solution Design\n\nLead end-to-end customer application and solution development activities from opportunity identification through quote submission and project handoff.\nServe as the primary technical contact for customers during solution development discussions.\nTranslate customer, clinical, and application requirements into feasible technical solutions.\nGuide cross-functional teams to develop differentiated solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives.\n\nCustomer Engagement & Opportunity Development\n\nBuild strong technical relationships with customers and act as a trusted advisor.\nUnderstand customer workflows, clinical requirements, manufacturing challenges, and business objectives.\nSupport the Commercial team in qualifying opportunities through technical assessment and solution feasibility reviews.\nConduct technical discussions, presentations, and solution workshops with customers.\n\nAdvanced Quote Development\n\nLead the development of advanced quotes for complex customer opportunities.\nDefine solution scope, technical requirements, assumptions, and feasibility assessments.\nCollaborate with Quoting, RPE, and Technology teams to ensure accurate and competitive proposals.\nDrive timely completion of technical evaluations, risk assessments, and customer responses.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nConnect customer needs with internal capabilities, technologies, products, and development resources.\nPartner with Commercial teams to align technical solutions with customer expectations and business strategy.\nWork closely with RPE and Technology teams to identify innovative approaches and new application opportunities.\nSupport the transition of awarded projects into development and execution teams.\n\nInnovation & Portfolio Growth\n\nIdentify emerging customer needs and market trends that drive new product development opportunities.\nContribute to the new product development (NPD) pipeline by capturing customer insights and unmet needs.\nRecommend technology and application innovations that strengthen the company's competitive position.\n\nEducation\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Advanced degree preferred.\n\nExperience\n\n10+ years of experience in application development, product development, process engineering, technical sales, or customer-facing engineering roles.\nExperience in medical device CDMO, polymer manufacturing, injection molding, extrusion, advanced assembly processes, or related industries is preferred.\nDemonstrated experience leading complex technical solution development and customer engagements.","company":"Ppc Industries","rawCompany":"ppc industries","city":"Minneapolis","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-25T08:55:51.377Z","occupations":[{"code":"41-9031.00","title":"Sales Engineers","slug":"sales-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"339113","title":"Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-appliance-and-supplies-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"339112","title":"Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-and-medical-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application Development Engineer","description":"About the job:\n\nAt DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe Application Development Engineer serves as the technical lead for customer and application solution development, acting as the primary customer-facing application expert. This role bridges customer and clinical needs with internal technical capabilities to develop innovative, scalable, and commercially viable solutions. The engineer partners closely with Commercial, Quoting, RPE, and Technology teams to qualify opportunities, develop advanced quotes, and drive successful conversion of new product and service opportunities. This role requires a balance of end-use/therapeutical knowledge of OEM Med Dev customers, technical leadership in injection molding, extrusion and advanced assembly manufacturing processes, commercial acumen and organizational influence.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the Solution Design\n\nLead end-to-end customer application and solution development activities from opportunity identification through quote submission and project handoff.\nServe as the primary technical contact for customers during solution development discussions.\nTranslate customer, clinical, and application requirements into feasible technical solutions.\nGuide cross-functional teams to develop differentiated solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives.\n\nCustomer Engagement & Opportunity Development\n\nBuild strong technical relationships with customers and act as a trusted advisor.\nUnderstand customer workflows, clinical requirements, manufacturing challenges, and business objectives.\nSupport the Commercial team in qualifying opportunities through technical assessment and solution feasibility reviews.\nConduct technical discussions, presentations, and solution workshops with customers.\n\nAdvanced Quote Development\n\nLead the development of advanced quotes for complex customer opportunities.\nDefine solution scope, technical requirements, assumptions, and feasibility assessments.\nCollaborate with Quoting, RPE, and Technology teams to ensure accurate and competitive proposals.\nDrive timely completion of technical evaluations, risk assessments, and customer responses.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nConnect customer needs with internal capabilities, technologies, products, and development resources.\nPartner with Commercial teams to align technical solutions with customer expectations and business strategy.\nWork closely with RPE and Technology teams to identify innovative approaches and new application opportunities.\nSupport the transition of awarded projects into development and execution teams.\n\nInnovation & Portfolio Growth\n\nIdentify emerging customer needs and market trends that drive new product development opportunities.\nContribute to the new product development (NPD) pipeline by capturing customer insights and unmet needs.\nRecommend technology and application innovations that strengthen the company's competitive position.\n\nEducation\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 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