Key Account Project Engineer USA

DELO Industrie Klebstoffe GmbH; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home office options

Performance-oriented bonus

Health, vision and dental plan incl. H

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Up to 25 days annual leave

Job summary

DELO Industrie Klebstoffe GmbH is seeking a Key Account Project Engineer in the Greater San Jose area. You will lead technical projects at key accounts, analyze customer needs, and define process requirements.

You will collaborate with customers and internal teams across DELO’s global network, developing deep application-specific process expertise to support implementation and drive project success. The role requires a technical degree and at least 3 years of experience in a corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials/Plastics/Polymer/Automation/Mechanical/Electrical/Process/Chemical Engineering, Physics or Applied Chemistry.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems in a corporate setting.
• Willingness to travel and collaborate with customers and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and drive technical execution at key accounts.
• Analyze customer needs and define technical and process requirements.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams across DELO’s global network.
• Develop process expertise and support contract manufacturers in implementation.
• Coordinate cross-region teams to ensure project success.
• Monitor technical trends and share insights with industry experts.
• Provide regular feedback to the Global Key Account Manager.

Skills

Cross-functional project leadership

Customer-focused

Travel willingness

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree

Job description

## Key Account Project Engineer USAApply: Hybrid: San José, CA: Full time: Posted Today: JR1000515**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 get 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 (e.g. 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