Lead Application Engineer (Consumer Electronics)
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Irvine, CA, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jun 4, 2022
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Engineering
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Other
- Organization Type
- Other Corporate
Job Details
Do you dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
- The primary function of this Lead Application Engineer is to provide engineering support for new and existing products related to consumer electronics.
- Will work as a technical liaison with customers, sales, marketing, manufacturing and R&D.
- Specifics include design and administration of internal screening evaluations on developmental and commercialized products, optimization of material assembly processes, and direct interaction with customers to troubleshoot and solve product and process related problems.
- This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams globally.
- This role also needs to provide global on-site support at Henkel's customers as needed. This multifaceted role requires approximately 50% of the time working with Lab-Application Engineering personnel to bridge customer needs and 50% of the time working directly with the customers on technical support.
- Individual must demonstrate implicit understanding of customer culture and anticipates their needs when developing new products/processes.
- In addition, he/she must be able to mentor and guide the global team in technical area.
YOUR SKILLS
- A bachelor/master's degree with 7+ years of working experience or a doctor's degree with 5+ years of working experience in R&D or application engineering field
- Education in material or engineering discipline is required
- Experience in display industry is desirable
- Direct customer interaction experience is required. Strong ownership and responsibility with customer-oriented mindset and good understanding of customer request & culture.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis using MiniTab and/or JMP is desirable
- Demonstrated ability in working with a cross functional Sales/Product Development/Marketing team is highly desirable
- Effective communication skills are required
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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