Application Engineering Technician

Henkel; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off & hybrid work policy

401k matching and bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies division in Madison Heights, MI, seeks an Application Engineering Technician to perform hands‑on lab testing and material evaluation onsite five days a week. You will generate test data and reports, program robotics, and train team members while maintaining safe operation of equipment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering/chemistry/science and 1 year of lab experience, plus strong data interpretation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or science field.
• 1 year of laboratory experience is preferred.
• Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in a team and independently.
• Knowledgeable in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Good scientific judgment, statistical analysis, root cause identification and robust solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on laboratory testing and material application evaluation.
• Perform lab work safely with PPE and 5S practices.
• Execute lab testing and generate data, documentation and reports for projects.
• Communicate observations regarding data and outcomes.
• Employ basic problem solving to overcome bottlenecks and meet deadlines.
• Program robots and work with curing and dispensing technologies.
• Train other technicians on equipment operation and test procedures.
• Maintain ownership and safe operation of equipment.
• Report results and methods to internal/external customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Lab testing

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

PowerPoint / Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or science field

Tools

Robot programming

Lab equipment handling

PPE and safety protocols

Job description

Application Engineering Technician

Adhesive TechnologiesEngineeringUnited States, Madison Heights, MI, MIFull TimeRegular

At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, 'all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your 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: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work 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 gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

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

Henkel does not accept 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 an unsolicited referral.

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. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 26099800

Job Locations: United States, MI, Madison Heights, MI