Adhesive Applications Engineer - Onsite in Santa Clara

Henkel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a technically skilled professional to provide on-site support for structural adhesive applications across development and production programs. You will develop bonding processes, conduct lab testing, and collaborate with customers, R&D, manufacturing and sales to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires regular travel for on-site customer support and technical training, with a fully onsite schedule five days a week at the Santa Clara office.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for structural adhesive applications across customer development and production programs
• Develop and optimize adhesive bonding processes, including surface preparation, dispensing, curing, and assembly
• Design and execute laboratory testing to evaluate mechanical performance, reliability, and environmental durability
• Support product selection, validation, troubleshooting, and qualification for customer applications
• Collaborate with customers, R&D, manufacturing, sales, and product development to deliver application solutions
• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations to resolve technical challenges
• Prepare technical reports, application guidelines, and customer presentations
• Support new product introductions, competitive evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Travel as needed to provide on-site customer support and technical training
• Fully onsite role requiring 5 days per week in the Santa Clara office

Job description

Henkel Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a technically skilled professional to provide on-site support for structural adhesive applications across development and production programs. You will develop bonding processes, conduct lab testing, and collaborate with customers, R&D, manufacturing and sales to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires regular travel for on-site customer support and technical training, with a fully onsite schedule five days a week at the Santa Clara office.