Key Account Project Engineer USA
About The Position
The Key Account Project Engineer will lead projects and drive technical execution at key accounts. This role involves analyzing customer needs, defining technical and process requirements, and collaborating closely with customers and internal teams across DELO’s global network. The engineer will develop deep application-specific process expertise, support contract manufacturers in process implementation, and coordinate cross-region teams to ensure project success. Additionally, the role includes monitoring and scouting technical trends relevant to key accounts and exchanging insights with industry experts, as well as providing regular feedback and collaborating with the Global Key Account Manager.
Requirements
- Located in the Greater San Jose Area (CA)
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering/Science, Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Chemistry, or related technical fields.
- At least 3 years of experience in a technical corporate environment – preferably as Sales or Application Engineer in the adhesive sector or similar industries such as surface treatment, consumer electronics, Semiconductor industry
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
- Willingness to travel
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree welcome
Responsibilities
- Lead projects and drive technical execution at key accounts
- Analyze customer needs and define technical and process requirements
- Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams across DELO’s global network (Germany and subsidiaries)
- Develop deep application-specific process expertise and support contract manufacturers in process implementation
- Coordinate cross-region teams to ensure project success
- Monitor and scout technical trends relevant to your key accounts, exchange insights with industry experts
- Provide regular feedback and collaborate with the Global Key Account Manager
Benefits
- Opportunity to work at an innovative and fast-growing company
- Being part of an international Engineering and Sales team
- Flexible working hours with home office options
- Performance-oriented bonus
- Health, vision and dental plan incl. health reimbursement account
- 401(k)
- Paid sick leave
- Employee assistance program
- Up to 25 days annual leave depending on your years of service
- Comprehensive onboarding and training opportunities (at our office in the greater Boston area as well as at the German headquarter)
- Family owned company with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
