Application Engineer for TCS Lab and Field
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Sempach Station, CHE
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Sep 10, 2021
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Engineering
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Other
- Organization Type
- All Industry, Other Corporate
Job Details
At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That's why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box - take the chance and shape the digital future together with us.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is the leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide, with more than 26,000 employees and €9 billion in sales. Through our Engineered Wood business, we drive a transformation in the construction industry where sustainable buildings from engineered wood replace traditional materials such as concrete and steel. Henkel's high-tech adhesives are crucial for the production of safe and sustainable engineered wood, and thus helping a significant reduction in the buildings' carbon footprint. The application engineer strengthens our global team of technical customer service (TCS) to further drive business growth in Engineered Wood Adhesives.
YOUR ROLE
Field
- Technical support for customers
- Audits and technical trainings at customers
- Optimize and develop applications
- Identify technical trends and needs of our customers
- Lab work to prepare samples, run tests, evaluate adhesive performance acc. to standard QC-procedures
- Drive own key strategic initiative (KSI) or application technology projects
- Documentation and support for global team
- Support maintenance of lab application device
- Bachelor or Master degree in the field of wood technology, cabinet maker or carpenter is a plus
- +5 years professional experience, out of which +2 years successful track record in the wood industry
- Experience in a business driven by a complex regulatory environment (certification, building codes)
- Integrative personality with entrepreneurial flair, detective curiosity, with proven leadership skills and evidence of successful execution of complex projects
- Willingness to travel on business in Europe and occasionally worldwide
- Highly international with the ability to build networks globally across different cultures
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Fluency in English and German, additional languages in major markets is a plus
- The position is based out of our major hub in Switzerland, Sempach Station
- Flexible Working conditions (incl. Home-office)
- Development, training and professional growth opportunities on-the-job in an international environment
Company
WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS
Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.
The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 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.
Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.
Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets.
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