Lead Application Engineer - Semiconductors & Adhesives

Henkel; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; 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

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