Application Engineering Technician

Henkel; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Retirement & Equity

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel in Madison Heights is seeking a lab-oriented professional to conduct hands-on testing of materials and evaluate applications in an on-site role. You will generate test data, reports and collaborate with engineers to ensure project milestones are met.

The ideal candidate has a science background with strong data interpretation skills, plus proficient MS Office usage and good communication. On-site work five days a week with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or a science field.
• 1 year of experience in a chemical laboratory is preferred.
• Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as a team member and independently on assignments.
• Knowledgeable in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Uses good scientific judgment, statistical analysis, root cause identification and robust solution implementation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on laboratory testing and material evaluation.
• Perform lab work safely with PPE and 5S practices.
• Execute tests and generate data, documentation, and reports for engineers/supervisor.
• Communicate observations regarding data and outcomes clearly.
• Apply problem-solving to overcome bottlenecks and meet project dates.
• Train technicians on equipment operation and test procedures.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Statistics basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping thefuture through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trustedbrands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and ourcutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore newpaths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit –where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customerswith a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functionalcoatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance inyour career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

• Conduct hands‑on laboratory testing and material application evaluation
• Conduct all laboratory work in a safe manner including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to site safety practices, use of laboratory equipment, 5S
• Execute lab testing and generate test data, documentation and laboratory reports for projects assigned by Engineers and/or Supervisor
• Communicate basic observations regarding data and/or experimental outcomes
• Employ basic problem‑solving skillsets to overcome project bottlenecks and maintain project deliverable dates
• Demonstrate expertise in programming robots and working with various curing and dispensing technologies
• Train other technicians regarding equipment operation and/or test procedures
• Maintain ownership and safe operation of assigned equipment
• Report laboratory results and methods according to accepted company lab practices; results, reports and observations will be communicated to internal/external customers
• This role requires working onsite in Madison Heights 5 days a week

What makes you a good fit

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or a science field.
• 1 year of experience working in a chemical laboratory is preferred
• Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as a team member and independently on various assignments
• Knowledgeable in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Uses good scientific judgment, statistical analysis, root cause identification and robust solution implementation

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordableplans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time offincluding sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybridwork 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 genderneutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertilitysupport, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderlycare, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse nationaland international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skillsdevelopment courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $65,000.00 and $70,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimumand maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at thetime of posting.In addition to base salary, this position may be eligiblefor incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. TheCompany also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actualcompensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills,experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended tocomply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does notaccept 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 anunsolicited referral.

At Henkel, wecome from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. Webelieve the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is anequal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status,genetic information, and other legally protected categories.