Lead Application Engineer

What you´ll do

• Responsible for product recommendations, customized products applications, new product demonstrations and troubleshooting for customers
• Consult customers on solutions generating value for their use cases
• Customer and sales team support via in person, Virtual call, e-mail, Phone calls
• Travel for Customer Application Trial/ Validation Collaborate with the focus market team to support target accounts and hero applications
• Mediate the special equipment request with equipment services to obtain quotes
• Troubleshoot adhesive/equipment related to technical issues
• Provide technical support level 2 for TIS (Technical Information Services) for specific technologies
• Perform technical visits (meetings, audits, demonstrations, troubleshooting, etc.) for customers with documentation in the CRM tool Test Plan (coordination, logistics, Lab ops or AE test)
• Report Writing and Review Lab Sample management in application engineering labs
• While working in the Lab or in the customer facilities, observe safety protocols, 5s, etc
• Organize and execute technical trainings
• Build new product technical launch packages
• Create Sustainability Value proposition

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or relevant Engineering/technical discipline; MBA is a plus
• At least 3 years working experience, preferably with knowledge and experience on adhesives
• Project management skills
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player - Able to share knowledge, motivate and positively influence team members
• Knowledgeable in Power Point, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, and Statistical Analysis Software is preferred
• Strong laboratory, problem solving, and computer skills such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Experience in facilitation, training, presentation, and customer interactions
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, ambitious, and entrepreneurial

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 $105000.00 and $128000.00. 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: 26098364

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

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