Application Engineer

What you´ll do

• Become a part of our North American ACM Application Engineering team, supporting a specific region in the country and driving expertise and innovation activities identified for our business unit.
• Provide technical customer support for adhesives and equipment, including troubleshooting, product recommendations, application guidance, and validation support through in-person visits, virtual meetings, email, and phone.
• Support customer application trials and validations, including test plan development, coordination, laboratory testing, sample management, data analysis, and technical report preparation and review.
• Troubleshoot adhesive- and equipment-related technical issues to support business retention and identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with Sales and Focus Market teams to support target accounts, hero applications, and project opportunities, including providing technical input for value proposition development.
• Support the development and execution of application engineering projects that drive innovation, new business opportunities, and technical solutions for customers.
• Report Writing and Review Product recommendation while working in the Lab or in the customer facilities, observe safety protocols, 5s, etc.
• Develop and deliver technical training for internal and external stakeholders, including new hires, Sales teams, distributors, and customers.
• Support technical demonstrations, application trials, and customer visits while maintaining appropriate safety, 5S, and laboratory standards.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, test results, and project information in applicable systems and tools.
  Contribute to technical launch activities and the successful introduction of new products, applications, and technologies.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or relevant Engineering/technical discipline
• At least 1-2 years working experience, preferably with knowledge and experience on adhesives
• Strong laboratory, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience interacting with customers
• Collaborative team player who is self-motivated, hands-on, ambitious, and entrepreneurial
• Ability to share knowledge, motivate others, and positively influence team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; experience with Microsoft Project and statistical analysis software preferred

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1 
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program 
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement 
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships 
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $73,000.00 and $112,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 26100124

Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT

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