Key Account Project Engineer USA

DELO Industrial Adhesives LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Performance-oriented bonus

Health, vision, and dental plan

401(k)

Paid sick leave

25 days annual leave

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Job summary

DELO Industrial Adhesives LLC is seeking skilled professionals to lead technical projects in the Greater San Jose Area. The role involves analyzing customer needs, collaborating with global teams, and driving execution at key accounts.

Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of corporate experience. The position offers flexible hours, a performance-oriented bonus, and comprehensive benefits including health and dental plans. Training opportunities in Germany are also provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Engineering/Science, Plastics Engineering or similar required.
• 3+ years experience in a technical corporate environment preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and drive technical execution.
• Analyze customer needs and define requirements.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams.
• Develop process expertise and support implementations.
• Monitor technical trends and exchange insights.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Your Tasks

• Lead projects and drive technical execution at key accounts
• Analyze customer needs and define technical and process requirements
• Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams across DELO’s global network (Germany and subsidiaries)
• Develop deep application-specific process expertise and support contract manufacturers in process implementation
• Coordinate cross-region teams to ensure project success
• Monitor and scout technical trends relevant to your key accounts, exchange insights with industry experts
• Provide regular feedback and collaborate with the Global Key Account Manager

Your Skills

• You are located in the Greater San Jose Area (CA)
• Degree in Materials Engineering/Science, Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Chemistry, or related technical fields (Bachelor’s required, Master welcome)
• At least 3 years of experience in a technical corporate environment – preferably as Sales or Application Engineer in the adhesive sector or similar industries such as surface treatment, consumer electronics, semiconductor industry
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
• Prior expertise in adhesives is not required as you will receive intensive and exciting training in Germany
• Willingness to travel

Your Benefits

• Opportunity to work at an innovative and fast‑growing company being part of an international Engineering and Sales team
• Flexible working hours with home office options
• Additional benefits (performance‑oriented bonus, health, vision and dental plan incl. health reimbursement account, 401(k), paid sick leave, employee assistance program)
• Up to 25 days annual leave depending on your years of service
• Comprehensive onboarding and training opportunities (at our office in the greater Boston area as well as at the German headquarter)
• Family owned company with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere