Senior Application Engineer (Commercial Cleaning & Hygiene )

a technical application and product development role focused on commercial cleaning, hygiene, and material applications within the building and construction sector.

The position combines hands-on product testing, technical support, customer training, and market development, requiring close collaboration with architects, facility managers, channel partners, and R&D teams to drive product adoption and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams in developing and commercializing new product applications from concept to launch.
• Act as the technical bridge between customers, architects, and internal stakeholders to align product features with application needs.
• Conduct training sessions for customers, applicators, and channel partners on correct product usage and installation techniques.
• Perform material testing, application analysis, and competition benchmarking to ensure product performance and innovation.
• Collaborate with external research institutes and testing labs to develop new specifications and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct market and trend analysis to identify emerging needs and generate opportunities for new product development.
• Provide on-site technical support across India, including field trials, troubleshooting, and application validation.
• Develop and maintain strong technical engagement and relationships with key accounts and partners.
• Support creation of digital tools, training content, and technical documentation to enhance customer experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong background in material science, surface coatings, or related applications (preferably in commercial cleaning or hygiene).
• Proficiency in lab-based testing, failure mode analysis, and competition benchmarking.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-handling skills across all stakeholder levels.
• Strong business acumen, project management, and multitasking ability.
• Good knowledge of the building and construction industry, especially glass and surface materials.
• Proficient in MS Office tools; willing to travel up to 50% for site and customer support.