Applications Engineer

Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!

Salary: $85,000- $130,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze global rigid packaging, beverage, and consumer goods trends to shape application strategies, product roadmaps, and innovation priorities.
• Develop and quantify relationships between package performance, polymer properties, preform design, injection molding, reheating, and stretch blow molding processes.
• Identify, evaluate, and adapt emerging stretch blow molding technologies, packaging applications, and industry trends to sustain Husky's competitive advantage.
• Apply a data-driven, first-principles approach, leveraging scientific modeling, experimentation, and advanced analytics to understand, predict, and optimize complex physical phenomena.
• Lead end-to-end innovation and engineering initiatives, from concept ideation and prototyping through proof-of-concept validation, product development, and commercialization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional experts across Product Development, Advanced Development, Testing, and Validation teams to translate emerging technologies into scalable, customer-focused solutions

Technical qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, application engineering, advanced manufacturing, or R&D, preferably within packaging, plastics, medical devices, or consumer products.
• Solid expertise in polymer behavior, material selection, and plastics processing technologies.

• Experience with PET packaging development, including preform design, stretch blow molding processes, container performance, and material optimization.

• Strong understanding of injection molding systems, including machine technology, mold design, hot runner systems, and process optimization principles.
• Hands-on experience leading feasibility assessments, prototype development, technology validation, and product commercialization activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical insights into innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Personal qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong technical leadership capabilities, including the ability to inspire, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional, and fast-paced team environment.
• Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple initiatives, and delegate responsibilities to achieve business objectives.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.