Senior Application Engineer

Henkel; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Global growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Employee share plan

Medical coverage

EPF contribution

Dental and vision health

Product discounts

Job summary

Henkel Malaysia is seeking a Lead Application Engineer to lead and provide engineering support to key semiconductor customers in the region. You will share expertise on Henkel’s semiconductor materials, including commercial and developmental lines, and deliver high-quality field support and some lab work to drive regional growth.

You will collaborate with R&D, Sales, Marketing and global stakeholders, manage customer tests, evaluate formulations, and translate technical insights into business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Electronics, or related disciplines.
• 10–12 years of experience in semiconductor engineering, or R&D environments within adhesives, electronics, or specialty chemicals.
• Strong technical expertise in adhesives and electronic assembly technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with cross-functional and cross-regional teams, such as sales, product development, marketing, and customers.
• Experience operating in regional or matrix organizations.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to digital tools, data management, and lab digitalization initiatives is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage customer application tests and assembly operations, supporting adhesives used in semiconductor, component assembly, and electronic devices.
• Provide technical insights for formulation evaluation, application testing, method development, and product qualification aligned with global standards.
• Act as a key technical interface to support customer and internal sales teams, ensuring work translates into customer value and business outcomes.
• Strategize customer support in terms of projects, business and relationships.
• Good presentation skills, ability to manage discussions with customers and internal.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Covering regional customers providing seamless support internally and externally.
• Expertise in material knowledge and application particularly DAF and High Thermal material (pressureless sintering and pressure assist sintering).

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Electronics, or related disciplines

Tools

Digital tools usage

Data management

Lab digitalization

Job description

About this Position

As a Lead Application Engineer, you will lead and provide engineering support to assigned key account Semiconductor customers. You will share knowledge and expertise on Henkel’s semiconductor materials product lines, both commercial and developmental materials. The role ensures you deliver high-quality field customer support and some lab work that will contribute directly to regional business growth. You will be part of sustainability initiatives and will have close collaboration with R&D, Sales, Marketing and global stakeholders.

What You´ll Do

• Lead and manage customer application tests and assembly operations, supporting adhesives used in semiconductor, component assembly, and electronic devices.
• Provide technical insights for formulation evaluation, application testing, method development, and product qualification aligned with global standards.
• Act as a key technical interface to support customer and internal sales teams, ensuring work translates into customer value and business outcomes.
• Strategize customer support in terms of projects, business and relationships.
• Good presentation skills, ability to manage discussions with customers and internal.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Covering regional customers providing seamless support internally and externally.
• Expertise in material knowledge and application particularly DAF and High Thermal material (pressurelss sintering and pressure assist sintering)

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Electronics, or related disciplines.
• 10–12 years of experience in semiconductor engineering, or R&D environments within adhesives, electronics, or specialty chemicals.
• Strong technical expertise in adhesives and electronic assembly technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with cross‑functional and cross‑regional teams, such as sales, product development, marketing, and customers.
• Experience operating in regional or matrix organizations.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to digital tools, data management, and lab digitalization initiatives is an advantage.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year.
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities.
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs.
• Gender‑neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks.
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
• Medical Coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Additional EPF Contribution.
• Dental, Health and Eye Screening etc for employees and eligible dependents.
• Discounts on company products.

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. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.