Application Engineer
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Rocky Hill, CT, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 31, 2022
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Engineering
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Other
- Organization Type
- All Industry, Other Corporate
Job Details
Do you dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
- Provides technical engineering support for Henkel's electronic structural bonding and device assembly adhesives
- Primary responsibilities are technical leading on developmental and commercialized products by optimization of material application processes, and direct interaction with customers to troubleshoot and solve product and process related problems
- Solves technology-specific fundamental problems associated with entire product lines and/or product classes by novel approaches to application process development
- Works with and develops expertise in robotic dispensing of adhesives
- Uses CAD software to develop and design new fixtures
- Performs hands'-on evaluation of new equipment design
- Contributes to strategic and tactical planning. Identifies and drives new business development activities
Supports R&D projects critical to business - Generates test plans and/or experiments
- Prepare and deliver presentations on projects/technologies for internal teams, management and customers
Work directly with Henkel customers to identify, qualify, close, and maintain Henkel product applications - Design and implement programs to develop the technical data needed to support the use of Henkel Product technology
- Provides technical training to Henkel staff and customers
- Identify new opportunities for product development and work with development project teams to bring these opportunities to market
- Travel with sales representatives to develop first-hand understanding of customer needs and application details
YOUR SKILLS
- B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or Material Science
- 3 to 7 years of demonstrated related experience, preferably in an adhesive environment
Experience with troubleshooting robotic dispensing equipment preferred - Experience with creating and fabricating test fixtures, molds and testing equipment
- Experience with SolidWorks, Autodesk or related CAD software
- Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills
- Proven leadership, sense of urgency, self-starter - takes the initiative
- Customer support experience (providing product application training)
- Demonstrated project management and laboratory skills
- Training/mentoring lab employees
- Presenting results to technical and non-technical stakeholders/customers
- Statistical analysis using JMP
- Potential for up to 30% overnight travel per year
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.
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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