Senior Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling

Henkel group•Bridgewater Township, NJ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with Henkel's Adhesive Technologies business unit, specifically within the Consumer Goods Adhesives (APC) group. The role focuses on the Packaging & Labeling team, requiring a blend of hands-on laboratory work and lab ownership. The Senior Application Engineer will lead technical requests and projects, contributing to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration within the organization.

Requirements

BS Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or other equivalent degree with industry experience.
4-7 plus years of technical industry experience, in adhesives or packaging and labeling market preferred.
Enjoys hands-on laboratory work and building deep technical expertise.
Aptitude and ability to operate various adhesive applications equipment.
Demonstration of organizational, project management, and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead internal and external technical requests and projects for the Packaging & Labeling team.
Lead and execute laboratory testing for customer requests and internal initiatives, including product recommendations, performance validation, and troubleshooting.
Develop, adapt, and maintain test methods and plans tailored to specific customer needs within Packaging & Labeling applications.
Organize, analyze, and summarize technical findings using internal databases and digital tools to make sound product recommendations and define next experimental steps.
Prepare clear and high-quality laboratory reports for customer communication and internal use.
Make presentations to internal work groups or the Packaging and Labeling department as needed.
Collaborate with APC Field Application Engineering, Sales, and Product Development teams to support customer needs.
Lead ongoing harmonization of laboratory test methods.
Ensure laboratory and application equipment are calibrated, safety checked, and properly maintained.
Run customer lab demonstrations using application equipment.