Lead Application Engineer **_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** + Adhesive Technology Solutions: Develop and drive adhesive technology solutions focusing on Conformal Coating, Potting, and other electronics assembly adhesives to achieve business goals and meet customer requirements. + Laboratory Work and Safety: Conduct laboratory work safely, adhering to proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols, following site safety practices, utilizing laboratory equipment, and ensuring adherence to 5S principles. + Product Development Support: Collaborate in new product development activities, ensuring alignment with quality standards, customer needs, and market requirements. + Customer Interaction: Act as the key technical interface between customers and Henkel's product offerings, assisting in capturing customer requirements and providing recommendations for adhesive solutions and process improvements. + Training and Support: Lead customer technical training through various formats such as academies, webinars, on-site training at customer facilities, and Henkel's facilities. + Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting: Utilize problem-solving skills to overcome project bottlenecks and ensure project deliverables are met on time. Troubleshoot customer complaints and support key customers in addressing all technical issues. + Market and Customer Analytics: Stay up to date with evolving industry trends and customer requirements by utilizing market and customer analytics to guide product development and customer engagement. **What makes you a good fit** + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or other related fields is preferred. + 6-10 years of experience in adhesives technology, specifically in Conformal Coating, Potting applications, and development. + Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical, and mechanical data. + Demonstrated ability in organizational, project, and time management skills. + Demonstrated ability to partner with other team members in product development programs. + Solid interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments. + Up to 25% travel may be required **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 for this role is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future. 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. 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:** 25077959 **Job Locations:** United States, CA, Irvine, CA **Contact information for application-related questions:** talent.acquisition@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. 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