Join Our Team as a Product Application Specialist!
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on and detail-oriented Product Application Specialist to join our R&D team in Waco, TX. This role focuses on evaluating flooring installation systems, including primers, adhesives, mortars, and subfloor preparation products. The successful candidate will provide critical insights into product performance, application techniques, and development improvements—driving innovation and quality within our flooring solutions.
Why You Should Apply:
At Uzin Utz North America, we foster a culture where collaboration, safety, and innovation are central to our mission. Join us to make a tangible impact on product development, ensuring best-in-class solutions for our customers while contributing to an industry-leading team.
Who We Are:
Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is a leader in flooring installation systems and a North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE, based in Ulm, Germany. Since 1911, Uzin Utz SE has been a global innovator in product systems for flooring installation and maintenance. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence across all levels of our organization.
In the United States and Canada, Uzin Utz North America offers its products under the renowned UZIN, WOLFF, and PALLMANN brand names, delivering industry-leading solutions for flooring professionals.
Position Overview:
The Product Application Specialist plays a pivotal role in testing, evaluating, and improving flooring products during the R&D process. This includes performing hands-on testing of new formulations, providing installer-focused feedback, and ensuring compatibility of products across flooring systems. This role will interact closely with cross-functional teams, support training initiatives, and ensure a seamless transition of prototype products into the market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test product formulations, providing detailed feedback on workability and application performance.
- Collaborate with R&D to define test methods and ensure consistency with ASTM and industry standards.
- Evaluate product compatibility with flooring systems, supporting field specifications.
- Document testing results, identify concerns, and recommend improvements.
- Conduct internal and external training sessions on product application techniques and new technologies.
- Maintain the testing environment, ensuring cleanliness, equipment readiness, and efficiency.
- Organize and support on-site product testing and installations at customer project sites.
- Stay current on industry technologies and standards, contributing to continuous innovation.
Qualifications:
- Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on flooring installation, including subfloor preparation.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Attention to detail and ability to analyze test results to support R&D goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and globally.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teams while independently managing tasks.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance– with generous employer cost share
- Employer Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance Options
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match and 100% vesting
- 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually
- 11 Paid holidays for 2025
Uzin Utz North America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
** Due to the high volume of applications, only those qualified for the position will be contacted **
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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UUNA does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any UUNA employee, location, or website. UUNA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.
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