Application Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
About Kalpana Systems Kalpana Systems is a pioneer in roll-to-roll Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (Spatial ALD) technology, enabling high-performance thin film coatings at industrial scale. Our technology addresses key challenges in sustainable packaging, energy storage and photovoltaics by delivering ultra-thin functional coatings with unmatched performance and scalability. As we expand into new markets and applications, we are looking for an Application Engineer to join our commercial team. Your Role As Application Engineer, you are the technical specialist connecting customer needs with Kalpana's technology capabilities. You will work with customers, research partners and industrial stakeholders across sectors including photovoltaics, batteries, semiconductors and advanced materials. You will identify application requirements, assess the potential of ALD technology, and translate market needs into clear specifications for process and equipment development. In this role, you help drive the commercialization of next-generation coating solutions in emerging markets. Tasks and Responsibilities Act as the technical application expert in customer-facing activities across multiple industries. Engage with customers to understand application requirements, performance targets and manufacturing challenges. Translate customer needs into technical specifications for process and equipment development. Collaborate closely with process engineers and mechanical engineers to ensure market requirements are reflected in development activities. Support customer evaluations, pilot projects and technology demonstrations. Represent Kalpana at customer meetings, conferences, exhibitions and industry events. Contribute to strategic market development and technology roadmaps. What We Are Looking For Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Nanotechnology, Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Experience in an industrial technology environment, preferably in photovoltaics, batteries, semiconductors, coatings, advanced materials or related sectors. Strong understanding of material performance requirements, industrial manufacturing processes and technology development. · Proven experience working with customers and translating market needs into technical development requirements. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Commercial mindset with the ability to engage both technical and business audiences. Fluent in English. What We Offer A dynamic and international working environment. The opportunity to help commercialize a breakthrough technology platform across multiple industries. A responsible role with significant autonomy and impact. Competitive salary and benefits. 25 days of paid holiday. Ready to help us power the future of sustainable tech? Send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected]. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
Core Responsibilities
Serve as the technical application specialist for customers and industry stakeholders, identifying application requirements and translating them into specifications for process and equipment development. Support customer evaluations, pilot projects, and demonstrations while contributing to market development and technology roadmaps.
Requirements
A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific field and experience in an industrial technology environment are required. Candidates should understand material performance and manufacturing processes, have experience translating customer needs into technical requirements, and demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder management, and commercial skills.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 25 Days Of Paid Holiday
About Kalpana Systems
Industry: Nanotechnology Research
Company size: 11-50 employees
What if you could accelerate the energy transition thanks to a new perspective on atomic layer deposition for thin films? Imagine batteries with next-level performance, unrivalled range and fast charging. Imagine affordable flexible solar panels and OLED screens for unrestricted designs. Imagine fully recyclable packaging, thanks to ultra-thin barrier coatings. We found a way to solve the challenges of applying ALD technology to thin films. We like to call it: Superspatial ALD. Inspired by the helical design found in nature, our technology provides an elegant solution to break from industry standards. Superspatial ALD enables the deposition of complex multi-layers in just one production step. The unique helical web transport in our thin film machine enables the roll-to-roll production of coating layers at high throughput. Superspatial ALD speeds up the ALD process by 1000 times, reducing cost by a factor of 10, using precious materials with the precision of a single atom. All with one machine, adaptable to fit different substrate types and widths, with a small footprint that seamlessly integrates into your production line. The wait is over. Superspatial ALD is finally here.