Application Engineer

Overview

Application Engineer role at Henkel in the Adhesive Technologies business unit. This position focuses on providing technical guidance to clients, supporting lab-based and customer-facing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve technical issues related to adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

• You provide expert technical guidance to clients, understanding their needs and recommending solutions primarily for fenestrations, sidewall, and roofing applications.
• You support customers with lab-based and customer-facing projects, including performance validation, data generation, and designing test methods for new applications.
• You work with cross-functional colleagues in sales, product development, marketing, and others to solve technical issues for our customers.
• You conduct thorough product testing and evaluations, ensuring that solutions meet quality standards and client specifications.
• You inform our customers on the performance capabilities of Henkel’s products and services via technical help, reports, and presentations.
• You create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including manuals and guidelines for product installation and usage.
• You provide technical help to clients, addressing and resolving issues related to product implementation, functionality, or performance.
• You provide expert training programs to our sales and distribution partners to ensure new products and applications are selected and used when appropriate.
• Review plan details and specifications for related projects with architects, general contractors, installers and other project managers. Provide appropriate Henkel product installation guidelines and guidance.
• Work with field sales to oversee project management protocol.
• Field technical calls regarding Henkel products and system applications for envelope design, building codes, product performance, and building science related inquiries.
• Maintain and deliver Henkel’s training courses (including AIA LUs and OSI Certified programs) to architects, trade and manufacturing partners, and installers at Henkel facilities and offsite locations.
• Attend building science, building code and industry association related conferences and seminars.
• Represent Henkel on steering committees at chosen industry associations.
• Communicate relevant industry and competitive news to management.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree required, Architecture or Structural Engineering (preferred)
• Experience — 7-9 years of architectural/structural performance and design with focus on residential roof systems (preferred)
• Travel requirements - 40%-50%

• Experience training and educating small to large groups
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Communication, Management, Decision-Making Skills
• In-depth knowledge of relevant technologies, applications, and products
• Ability to build relationships with professionals at all organizational levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address technical issues effectively
• Customer-centric approach with the ability to understand and meet client needs

• 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 for this role is $85,000.00 - $. This is the range that is in good faith expected when setting wages for this position. We may pay more or less than the posted range and this range may be modified in the future.

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.

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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing