MOLYKOTE® Specialty Lubricants Application Engineer (AE)

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Job Overview

DuPont's Aerospace & Industrial business delivers high-performance engineering resins, adhesives, and lubricants that enable material system solutions in some of the world's most demanding environments-including aerospace, automotive, mining, energy, and industrial applications.

The MOLYKOTE Specialty Lubricants team is seeking a highly motivated Engineer with a strong customer and solution-oriented mindset. In this position, you will partner closely with customers to understand wear and friction challenges and translate them into innovative lubrication and tribology-based solutions that meet performance and cost-in-use requirements. You will collaborate with regional commercial teams, channel partners, and global R&D to drive both near-term solutions and long-term product innovation.

This role requires a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, manages multiple priorities, and applies scientific thinking and critical problem-solving to deliver impactful results.

This is a remote position supporting a range of industries, with a primary focus on oil & gas customers in the Gulf Coast region. Candidates based in the Houston, TX area are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with customers (design engineers through end users) to diagnose challenges and develop application-specific solutions
• Translate customer needs into test plans, product recommendations, and validated solutions
• Deliver technical training to customers and channel partners
• Lead or participate as a core member of an engineering or product commercialization team
• Support the development of new and modified products to meet customer and market needs
• Apply scientific methods to evaluate product performance, quality issues, and new applications
• Develop expertise in specialized tribology testing and equipment in collaboration with global experts
• Identify opportunities to leverage low-friction coatings and advanced lubricants for differentiated solutions
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and business teams
• Travel up to ~50% within the Americas for customer engagement and training

What You Bring

• Results-driven, self-starter mindset with strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering against deadlines
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform root cause analysis and translate findings into practical solutions
• Experience taking concepts from early-stage idea through commercialization
• Proficiency in data analysis and scientific methodology
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and effectively engage customers
• Collaborative approach across technical and commercial teams

Qualifications

• B.S degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in lubrication, tribology, or related field
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, lubricating materials, and tribology fundamentals
• Proven problem-solving skills with a scientific, data-driven approach
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Previous experience in oil & gas or industrial lubrication systems is preferred
• Certified Lubricating Grease Specialist (CLGS) or Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) is a plus
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus

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