MNApplication Engineer - Plastics
BS-level Applications Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $115k (35 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Support plastic product development and feasibility for automotive and emerging tech applications.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Customer-facing technical role shaping plastic parts for robotics and AI cooling at a global Tier-1 supplier.
Might not be for you. Heavy customer interaction and feasibility work, not hands-on lab R&D.
Adjacent materials roleplastic product development, material selection, injection molding feasibility, plastic materials (PA, PBT, PP, PC, ABS)
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Industry
- Automotive
- Role
- Applications Engineering
Role details
Role Overview
Minth Group is a global Tier‑1 supplier with a strong manufacturing and engineering footprint across North America (United States, Mexico, Canada) and global operations in Asia and Europe. Building on its leadership in automotive systems and advanced manufacturing, Minth is expanding into robotics, AI server cooling systems, advanced power and energy systems, and other non‑automotive growth areas.
The Application & Product Engineer – Plastics is a customer ‑ facing technical role responsible for supporting plastic product development, feasibility study etc. for next ‑ generation products. This position bridges customer requirements, product concepts, and real manufacturing capability, supported by Minth’s North America plants and global engineering resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Engineering & Feasibility
- Evaluate technical feasibility of plastic parts and subsystems for robotics, AI cooling, and energy‑related applications
- Support material selection, part architecture, and design trade‑off discussions
- Identify technical risks early and communicate clearly to internal teams and customers
- Customer & Technical Sales Support
- Participate in customer technical discussions, RFIs, and RFQs
- Support early project nomination activities through technical clarification and feasibility presentations
- Work with sales and strategy teams as the technical interface for plastic products
- Manufacturing & Process Awareness
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams in North America and globally to assess: - Injection molding feasibility
- Tooling concepts and risks - Quality, yield, and scalability considerations
- Provide manufacturing‑reality input before any commitments are made
- Technology & Product Exploration
- Participate in exploration of new materials, processes, and product concepts relevant to future markets
- Support internal evaluation of whether new ideas are technically and commercially realistic for Minth
Qualifications
- Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in plastic product development (automotive, industrial, robotics, aerospace, or related)
- Exposure to plastic materials and manufacturing processes
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in customer and internal settings
- Preferred (Not Required)
- Injection molding or tooling experience
- Familiarity with automotive or industrial plastic materials (PA, PBT, PP, PC, ABS, etc.)
- Experience supporting RFQs or customer engineering discussions
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