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.
Commercial Applications Engineer: Printed Electronics
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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
- Significant technical contributor to market and application initiatives.
- Direct and deploy cross functional team to execute technical strategy at customer, including product launches, complaint management, and new application development: (Sales, Key Account Management, Business Development, Product Development, Operations, Lab Technician, etc)
- Lead technically driven PD and innovation projects for key portfolio gaps with KPI applications and markets
- Develop necessary of technical capability standards and methods for markets and applications new to Henkel.
- Own North American sourced projects and direct appropriate global team for cross regional development and commercialization (ex: and end use application designed and tested in the US, but will be produced in APAC, EU and South America) Site Equipment Manager
- Along with Product Development and Partner Applications Engineer, the role will require management and maintenance of laboratory equipment as well as all onsite safety protocols and procedures. Is the go-to expert for running, training, and maintaining PE lab equipment. Deliver AIB and SBU based KSI Targets - NES, GP, ROS
- Provide direct Application Engineering (AE) support to proactively drive growth.
- Identify and address unmet needs at Key Accounts and Regional/Inside Sales accounts with Sales
- Provide direct AE support to drive growth at new opportunities arising from Web site inquiries, cold calls, etc. via addressing unmet needs and providing the appropriate level of technical support.
- Participate in regular review of new development projects in pipeline, ensure timeliness of AE workstreams for related customer/market projects specifically in our key initiatives: Smart Surfaces, Smart Healthcare, Antenna, Energy Storage
- Support Business Development and Marketing efforts to deliver financial targets People, Project, Market/Industry Management or Leadership
- Focus on supporting, coaching, and training (as needed) new customer facing applications team members and SBU resources
- Develop industry impact/network (OEMs, Allied Partners, Associations, etc.
What makes you a good fit
- Technical Masters degree: Electrical or Electronics Engineering preferred, Chemical and/or Mechanical engineering acceptable with appropriate electronics experience.
- Up to 50% travel will be required, primarily domestically (in the US and Canada);
- High technical, electronic, mechanical and chemical aptitude
- Printing / coating experience preferred • Experience with adhesives, functional inks, and functional coatings preferred
- Experience in supporting the Aerospace sector, specifically defense would be preferred
- Experience with antennas, frequency selection, EMI and other shielding applications preferred
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 $110,000.00 and $130,000.00. 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: 26097674
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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.
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