Key Account Project Engineer USA

Delo-2; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-oriented bonus

Health, vision and dental plan incl. H

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Up to 25 days annual leave

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Job summary

DELO is seeking a proactive engineer to lead projects for key accounts in the adhesives sector. You will analyze customer needs, translate them into technical and process requirements, and collaborate with global DELO teams to drive implementation.

The role emphasizes developing process expertise, supporting manufacturers, and coordinating across regions to ensure project success, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Lead projects and drive technical execution for key accounts.
• Analyze customer needs and define technical and process requirements.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams across DELO's global network.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep process expertise for application-specific needs.
• Support contract manufacturers in process implementation.
• Coordinate cross-region teams to ensure project success.
• Monitor and scout technical trends relevant to key accounts and exchange insights with industry experts.
• Provide regular feedback to the Global Key Account Manager.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s 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

Job description

Your Tasks:Lead projects and drive technical execution at key accountsAnalyze customer needs and define technical and process requirementsCollaborate 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 implementationCoordinate cross-region teams to ensure project successMonitor and scout technical trends relevant to your key accounts, exchange insights with industry expertsProvide regular feedback and collaborate with the Global Key Account ManagerYour 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 industryDemonstrated ability to solve complex technical problemsPrior expertise in adhesives is not required as you will get intensive and exciting training in GermanyWillingness to travelYour Benefits:Opportunity to work at an innovative and fast-growing company being part of an international Engineering and Sales teamFlexible working hours with home office optionsAdditional 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 serviceComprehensive 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