Applications Engineer Co-op

We are seeking highly motivated individuals currently pursuing a degree in animal science, meat science, food science, or packaging science to join our Strategic Account team through a summer position (May-August) located in Northwest Arkansas with a focus on one of our largest customers. As a part of the Strategic Account team, this position plays a critical role in establishing and maintaining strong relationships, driving sales growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

This is a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of food processing and packaging processes at one of our largest accounts. You'll work in a highly collaborative team environment and will have the ability to have direct influence on active projects. Sealed Air utilizes our internship program as a pipeline for identifying and hiring top talent for full-time employment within our Strategic Accounts team.

Apply your area of study to the development of new products and processes at Sealed Air, including multi-layer polymer films and packaging equipment or automation for the meat processing sector. The role focuses on four core areas: customer interface, sales growth, technical expertise, and project management.

Customer Interface:
Serve as a primary point of contact and build strong relationships across customer functions, including R&D, Procurement, Marketing, and Engineering. Understand customer needs, address concerns, and ensure high satisfaction by clearly communicating technical information and providing effective solutions.

Sales Growth:
Partner with the sales team to identify and pursue new business opportunities. Support the development and execution of sales strategies to drive revenue growth for new and existing customers. Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.

Technical Expertise:
Develop a strong understanding of products, services, and technical capabilities to communicate value effectively. Provide technical guidance and support to customers and internal teams. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders such as R&D, Engineering, Front-End Innovation, Portfolio, Customer Service, Field Quality, and Regional Sales to address customer requirements and challenges.

Project Management:
Coordinate cross-functional projects to ensure timely execution and successful implementation. Track progress, identify risks, and resolve issues across multiple simultaneous projects. Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, reports, and customer communications.

• Has completed at least two years of a bachelor's in animal, meat, food, or packaging science, or is pursuing an M.S. in one of these or related fields.
• Strong academic record with 3.0 or higher GPA
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision; ability to drive projects independently (self-starter)
• Proven excellence in a customer-facing role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into clear, concise information for non-technical audiences
• Project management or research experience is preferred, but must have the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the food industry, specifically within the meat processing sector; plant experience is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites frequently and travel for attendance at industry events (as needed).