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Lead Application Engineer
Adhesive Technologies
Engineering
United States, Irvine, CA, CA
Full Time
Regular
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About this Position
At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, 'all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you'll do
The Lead Application Engineer is a strategic role supporting board level encapsulant application development and customers field service needs. This position acts as the interface between field and lab in capturing and translating customers' needs for new applications and products. Some specifics include:
• Design and administration of internal screening evaluations of developmental and commercialized products • Optimization of material assembly processes • Direct interaction with customers to troubleshoot and solve product and process related problems • Knowledge of circuit board encapsulant products and surface mount technology are required • Demonstrated direct customer engagement skills are also required • Close collaboration with cross-functional teams globally • Global on-site support at Henkel's customers as needed • Knowledge of liquid application equipment and process are highly valued • In addition, the individual needs to travel up to 25% globally, covering all Henkel's consumer electronics manufacturing customers • This multifaceted role requires approximately 50% of the time working with Lab-Application Engineering personnel to bridge customer needs and 50% of the time working directly with the customers on technical support.
What makes you a good fit
A bachelor/master's degree with 7+ years of working experience or a doctor's degree with 5+ years of working experience in R&D or application engineering field Education in engineering or material science discipline is required Direct customer support experience is required Experience in material handling such as dispensing and printing is a plus Knowledge of statistical analysis using MinTab and/or JMP is desirable Demonstrated ability in working with a cross functional Sales/Product Development/Marketing team is highly desirable
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 for this role is $108,000.00- $140,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future. 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. 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: 26091011
Job Locations: United States, CA, Irvine, CA
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This is Henkel
Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes - simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English - should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the 'rule' is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level. Our "Triple Two" philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.
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