Applications Lab Engineer - Adhesives & Robotics

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

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.