Application Engineering Technician

What you´ll do

• Conduct hands-on laboratory testing and material application evaluation 
• Conduct all laboratory work in a safe manner including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to site safety practices, use of laboratory equipment, 5S 
• Execute lab testing and generate test data, documentation and laboratory reports for projects assigned by Engineers and/or Supervisor 
• Communicate basic observations regarding data and/or experimental outcomes 
• Employ basic problem‑solving skillsets to overcome project bottlenecks and maintain project deliverable dates 
• Demonstrate expertise in programming robots and working with various curing and dispensing technologies
• Train other technicians regarding equipment operation and/or test procedures
• Maintain ownership and safe operation of assigned equipment 
• Report laboratory results and methods according to accepted company lab practices; results, reports and observations will be communicated to internal/external customers
• This role requires working onsite in Madison Heights 5 days a week

What makes you a good fit

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or a science field. 
• 1 year of experience working in a chemical laboratory is preferred
• Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as a team member and independently on various assignments 
• Knowledgeable in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Uses good scientific judgment, statistical analysis, root cause identification and robust solution implementation

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 $65,000.00 and $70,000.00. 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: 26099800

Job Locations: United States, MI, Madison Heights, MI

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