Aerospace Materials Testing Applications Technician

Henkel; Bay Point (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching & bonuses

Parental leave & family support

Job summary

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, coatings and consumer brands, is seeking a technically skilled professional for the Adhesive Technologies unit in the Bay Point area of California. You will perform analytical and mechanical testing on adhesives, troubleshoot issues, and interpret data to guide next steps.

You’ll maintain lab equipment, ensure safety and calibration, and support both internal and external technical requests.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred in a STEM field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, lab work).
• Ability to follow written procedures and technical instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and lab software/tools.
• Collaborative, cross-functional teamwork abilities.
• Experience with mechanical/analytical testing equipment (TGA, DSC, DMTA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and mechanical testing of adhesives, composites, and metals.
• Troubleshoot testing issues and anomalies.
• Evaluate data and advise on next steps / tests.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; support standardization and method administration.
• Ensure calibration and safety checks per regulations.
• Support internal/external technical requests and projects.
• Report data in physical packets and in Albert system; assist with audits.
• Train personnel on tests and products; perform customer lab demonstrations.

Skills

Analytical testing

Troubleshooting

Data interpretation

Equipment maintenance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

TGA

DSC

DMTA

Job description

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, coatings and consumer brands, is seeking a technically skilled professional for the Adhesive Technologies unit in the Bay Point area of California. You will perform analytical and mechanical testing on adhesives, troubleshoot issues, and interpret data to guide next steps.

You’ll maintain lab equipment, ensure safety and calibration, and support both internal and external technical requests.