Application Development Executive

About the role

A global leader in advanced materials and specialty solutions, part of a large multinational group serving semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, healthcare and industrial manufacturing, is hiring an Application Development Executive in Singapore. The role is hybrid and focuses on developing and securing new application opportunities with OEM customers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and secure new application opportunities with OEM customers across targeted industries
• Identify customer challenges and turn technical requirements into practical material solutions
• Lead application development projects from initial engagement through testing, qualification and commercial adoption
• Build relationships with OEMs, distributors, fabricators, laboratories and other technical stakeholders
• Work with internal engineering, development, operations and supply chain teams
• Monitor market developments, emerging technologies and industry trends to spot new business opportunities
• Deliver technical presentations, seminars and product demonstrations to customers and partners

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science or a related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in application engineering, technical service, technical sales or a similar customer-facing technical role
• Experience supporting customers in semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, medical or other advanced manufacturing sectors
• Track record of managing customer projects, qualifications, trials or product adoption initiatives
• Experience engaging OEMs, distributors, channel partners or industrial customers
• Self-driven, proactive and able to work independently while collaborating across regional teams

Required skills

• Ability to understand technical requirements and develop commercially viable solutions
• Knowledge of engineering plastics, polymers, composites or specialty materials is advantageous

What we offer

• Exposure to leading-edge technologies and innovative industrial customers
• Structured onboarding, regional collaboration and continuous technical and commercial development
• Career progression potential within a globally established organisation