Application Engineer

Henkel group • Rocky Hill, CT

1d • $73,000 - $112,000 • Hybrid

About The 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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• 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
• diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level