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Job Title:
Application Development Engineer – Construction Sealants & Coatings
Summary
Working under the direction of the Lab Manager, oversee the day-to-day activity associated with the Construction Sealants Application Development Center testing, databasing, reporting and subsequent customer interaction.
Responsibilities Include:
- Support and collaborate with North American sales team to help grow sales and profitability in Insulating Glass, OEM manufacturing, Structural Glazing, Weatherseal, Roofcoat, Air-Water Barrier and Architectural Coatings segments through technical product-positioning and specification activities. Role includes external interaction with authorized distributors, direct customers, industry specification associates and trade associations.
- Responsive on-site project and technical support for both pre-construction and active construction project needs primarily within NAM with some limited activity in Mexico.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Management and Technology (R&D) to support technical needs within their functional area. This includes the creation of technical literature and support of New-Product-Introduction projects.
- Active participation in assigned trade organizations, symposia and conferences (ASTM, ABAA, FGIA, etc.) with the objective to help develop and execute strategies that represent, safeguard and promote MPM interests.
- Gather market competitive intelligence including new technologies, market trends, customer needs, IP opportunities and champion efforts to capitalize on opportunity by communicating and collaborating with MPM team associates in a timely and efficient manner.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations to specification base; Architects, Consultants, SCIPs and property owner/managers.
- Write technical content for promotional materials for use to educate customers and marketplace and assist marketing communications to deliver professional, scientifically based presentations.
- Interface with function teams and outside agencies to arrange for product testing to attain various industry certifications and performance test requirements for product differentiation and competitive advantage.
- Create content and execute internal and external customer training programs, application procedure development, technical literature content creation, issue investigation and timely resolution.
- Identify and create procedures, tools, literature and other technical concepts to support sales growth in segments. Collaborate with Marketing and R&D on development of new product concepts based on market analysis/needs, customer input and competitive product review/analysis.
- Support NPIs, customer trials and tests, and additional ad-hoc activities as necessary.
This position may require travel including overnight travel with estimated 25% of time.
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
The following are minimum qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Materials Science.
- Strong organization skills with ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to operate in a cross-functional team environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, etc.
- Proficiency in web-based and mobile applications.
- Self-motivated individual with a high level of creativity and technical interest.
- Ability to work independently and in a matrix team environment.
Ability to travel including overnight travel with estimated travel 35% of time.
The following are preferred qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Building Sciences, Materials Science, or a related discipline is preferred and will be strongly considered.
- Technically oriented individual with interest in the commercial construction industry.
- Individual must be able to and have a comfort level to visit job site and factory settings for on-site support activity including roof-level work.
- Spanish and/or French fluency would be advantageous.
What We Offer:
Base Pay Range: $80,500 - $117,700
The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable.
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Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
- Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
- Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
- Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
- 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
- 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
- Student debt pay-off program.
- Professional development programs and courses.
- Wellness programs and financial education.
Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation.
About us:
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
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Document your technical leadership scope precisely
PERM job descriptions must reflect what you actually do. Gather evidence of architectural decisions, team oversight, and delivery accountability now. Vague titles like 'lead developer' get scrutinized harder than specific scope tied to systems or headcount.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC's public disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for application development or software engineering leads. Employers who've done it before move faster and make fewer errors in the process.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filtering job postings by green card sponsorship willingness saves weeks of dead-end outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces Application Development Lead roles at employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus applications where sponsorship is already on the table.
Clarify your degree equivalency before PERM starts
If your bachelor's degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization confirms it meets EB-2 or EB-3 requirements. USCIS scrutinizes foreign three-year degrees in particular, so resolve this before your employer files.
Negotiate the sponsorship timeline into your offer
Ask directly whether the employer will initiate PERM within your first year. Many companies default to sponsoring after two or three years of employment. For EB-3 applicants from high-backlog countries, starting earlier meaningfully compresses your total wait.
Verify the posted wage covers the prevailing wage requirement
Before accepting an offer, cross-reference the role's compensation against the DOL prevailing wage for Application Development Lead in that metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. If the offered salary falls below the wage level, PERM will fail regardless of your qualifications.
Green Card Application Development Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Development Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 fits if the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five or more years of progressive experience in application development. EB-3 covers the role when the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on how the job description is written for PERM, so the same title can qualify under either classification depending on how the duties and requirements are framed.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work authorization renewed in three-year increments with an annual lottery that limits availability. Green card sponsorship via PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no renewal requirement. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year, and priority date backlogs affect nationals from India and China. For most other nationalities at the EB-3 level, current priority dates mean the wait is manageable.
What does the PERM process look like for an Application Development Lead?
Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, which requires them to prove no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role at the prevailing wage. This involves a recruitment campaign with documented results. Once DOL certifies the application, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS to establish your immigrant visa petition. If your priority date is current, you can file for adjustment of status concurrently or shortly after.
How do I find Application Development Lead jobs with green card sponsorship?
Standard job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, so most searches waste time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for employment-based green card candidates and surfaces Application Development Lead roles at employers with a verified history of PERM filings. Searching there first narrows your list to companies that have already navigated the process and are likely to do it again.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. Filing PERM while on H-1B doesn't affect your current status, and an approved I-140 lets you extend H-1B beyond the standard six-year cap in one-year or three-year increments under AC21 portability rules. For Application Development Lead candidates from countries with long EB-2 or EB-3 backlogs, initiating PERM in year one of employment rather than year two or three can significantly reduce total time to a green card.