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This is a full time onsite role at our Bethlehem, PA facility.

Applications Engineer – Biopharmaceutical Solutions

Help Shape the Future of Biomanufacturing!

ABEC is seeking an Applications Engineer to develop innovative technical solutions for global biopharmaceutical manufacturing customers. In this highly visible role, you'll serve as a key link between customers, Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Operations teams, helping transform complex manufacturing challenges into customized solutions that drive customer success and business growth.

What You'll Do

• Develop technical and commercial proposals for biopharma manufacturing solutions.
• Interpret customer requirements and recommend optimal process and equipment solutions.
• Generate budgetary and definitive cost estimates, pricing, and proposals.
• Serve as a technical expert supporting customer meetings, presentations, and sales opportunities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Project Management teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for technical and commercial alignment.
• Support product launches, sales training, and marketing initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and project performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Travel globally up to 30%.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science.
• 5+ years of experience in biopharma capital equipment, bioprocess engineering, applications engineering, equipment design, or product management.
• Knowledge of bioprocess equipment such as:
  • Single-Use Systems (SUS)
  • Bioreactors and Fermenters
  • Mixing Technologies
  • Filtration Systems
  • Chromatography Equipment
• Understanding of cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing and capital project execution.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate both technical and commercial business environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Applications Engineering, Product Management, or Bioprocess Engineering.
• ERP system experience.
• Foreign language proficiency.
• Experience supporting global customers and commercial opportunities.

Why Join ABEC?

At ABEC, you'll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of the biopharmaceutical industry, helping customers develop and manufacture therapies that improve and save lives worldwide. As an Applications Engineer, you'll play a critical role in transforming customer challenges into innovative solutions while partnering with talented colleagues across engineering, technology, sales, and operations.

We offer:

• Opportunities to work on complex, high-impact projects with leading global biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
• Exposure to cutting-edge bioprocess technologies and industry-leading equipment solutions.
• A collaborative, cross-functional environment where your expertise and ideas make a real impact.
• Global customer engagement and international travel opportunities.
• Professional growth and career development within a dynamic, expanding organization.
• The chance to contribute to projects that support the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients around the world.
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Join a team where innovation, collaboration, and customer success drive everything we do. Apply today and help build the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing!

Company Background:

For over 50 years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Benefits include:

• 10 Paid holidays and 3 weeks of vacation time per year

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)

• Company paid life insurance

• Generous 401K plan (40% match)

• College tuition benefit program

• Employee Referral Program