Lead Application Engineer - Film Adhesives
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Rocky Hill, CT, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jul 25, 2023
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Other
- Organization Type
- Other Corporate
Job Details
Do you dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
- Contributes to strategic and tactical planning. Identifies and drives new business development activities
- Develop new technologies and products in support of electronic adhesives business
- Identifies opportunities for new technologies, products, or performance improvements
- Lead multiple R&D projects critical to business and ensures timely project milestone advancement
- Actively makes specialized knowledge available to the organization
- Develop, execute and support on-time commercialization of new adhesive film formulations and products
- Identifies and engages valuable external partners
- Directly interact and communicate with external customers to identify, qualify, close, and maintain Henkel Product applications
- Effectively work in cross functional teams across different time zones with members from product development, project management, application engineering, process engineering, marketing and sales
- Acts as a consultant for management and steering committees
- Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner and comply with all regulations, safety precautions, PPE requirements, and 5S processes
- Secures IP position in own area of development
- Prepare and deliver presentations on projects/technologies for internal teams, management and customers
- Travel with sales representatives to develop first-hand understanding of customer needs and application details
- Ability to travel up to 30% in overnight travel/year
- M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or Material Science
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in the areas of tape and film adhesives application for electronic applications, thermoset materials, adhesive formulation or electronic materials is required
- Strong leadership, communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential
- Motivated self-starter with strong initiative and with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in team collaboration
- Customer support experience (providing product application training)
- Demonstrated project management and laboratory skills
- Training/mentoring lab employees
- Statistical analysis using JMP.
- Potential for up to 30% overnight travel per year
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's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.
All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.
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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