Application Engineer— United States, Rocky Hill, CT, Adhesive Technologies

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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 Become a part of our North American ACM Application Engineering team, supporting a specific region in the country and driving expertise and innovation activities identified for our business unit. Provide technical customer support for adhesives and equipment, including troubleshooting, product recommendations, application guidance, and validation support through in-person visits, virtual meetings, email, and phone. Support customer application trials and validations, including test plan development, coordination, laboratory testing, sample management, data analysis, and technical report preparation and review. Troubleshoot adhesive- and equipment-related technical issues to support business retention and identify opportunities for growth. Collaborate with Sales and Focus Market teams to support target accounts, hero applications, and project opportunities, including providing technical input for value proposition development. Support the development and execution of application engineering projects that drive innovation, new business opportunities, and technical solutions for customers. Report Writing and Review Product recommendation while working in the Lab or in the customer facilities, observe safety protocols, 5s, etc. Develop and deliver technical training for internal and external stakeholders, including new hires, Sales teams, distributors, and customers. Support technical demonstrations, application trials, and customer visits while maintaining appropriate safety, 5S, and laboratory standards. Maintain accurate technical documentation, test results, and project information in applicable systems and tools. Contribute to technical launch activities and the successful introduction of new products, applications, and technologies. What makes you a good fit Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or relevant Engineering/technical discipline At least 1-2 years working experience, preferably with knowledge and experience on adhesives Strong laboratory, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills Strong written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience interacting with customers Collaborative team player who is self-motivated, hands-on, ambitious, and entrepreneurial Ability to share knowledge, motivate others, and positively influence team members Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; experience with Microsoft Project and statistical analysis software preferred 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 range for this role is $73,000.00 and $98,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws. 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, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. 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: 26100124 Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted. Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application Job-Center: If you have an application already, you can create or log in to your account here to check the status of your application. In case of new account creation, please use your email address that you applied with. 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