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Lead Application Engineer

Adhesive Technologies Engineering Various locations 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. This role can be based in Rocky Hill, CT, South Bend IN, or Elkhart, IN.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Identify and align Henkel Application Engineering efforts to help solve unmet needs at top customer accounts
• Responsible for product recommendations, customized product integrations, new product introductions, and troubleshooting solutions for customers
• Support the innovation process to gain new business by leveraging customer feedback, defining target product profiles, and identifying and pursuing sustainability improvements
• Plan, execute testing, and report on Customer Technical Requests and communicate results to customers
• Consult customers on solutions generating value for their use cases and documenting value in Leverage Point
• Perform technical visits (meetings, audits, demonstrations, training, troubleshooting, etc.) for customers with documentation in the HLSN tool and the ACE system
• Complete Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Plans on customer and product performance complaints
• Work with application equipment both in the lab and at customer sites to provide solutions to enhance customer adhesive processes
• Prepare internal and external technical whitepapers and make presentations to internal work groups and customers
• Lead product technical training presentations to customers, Sales / Marketing, and other technical personnel
• Support ongoing harmonization and administration of laboratory test methods, including development and implementation of new test methods
• Directly communicate with customers, Sales, Marketing, PD, Innovation, and Application Engineering project teams
• Respect and promote the Henkel SHEQ rules
• Provide application support for various projects assigned by a supervisor

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
• Master's degree in engineering or MBA preferred, PhD a plus
• 5-7 years of demonstrated related experience in project management, operations, lean manufacturing, statistical design and data analysis
• Customer support experience (providing product application preparation and training)
• Project management, quality management, laboratory, and field support skills
• Experience across risk assessment, finance, marketing, and sales functions
• Ability to build trusted customer relationships and communicate complex technical concepts effectively
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a strong sense of urgency and ownership

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 $95,000.00 and $125,000.00. 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: 26095297

Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT | United States, IN, Elkhart, IN

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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About 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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FAQ

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.

Here you will get further information on our training programs.

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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