Lead Application Engineer, Adhesives Technology

Henkel; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies unit in Santa Clara is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead hands-on development and optimization of adhesive application processes and fixtures. You will provide technical guidance to the AE team and support customer projects, operating a broad range of equipment and testing methods.

Join a team that collaborates with R&D, Sales, Manufacturing and customers to deliver practical solutions, mentor junior engineers, and travel about 20% for global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or Ph.D. with extensive relevant experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with application equipment and process development.
• Experience with multiple application technologies beyond liquid dispensing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• CAD experience preferred for fixture design.
• Experience with adhesives, sealants, coatings, films, inks or similar materials.
• Experience with automated equipment, robotics, or motion systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of adhesive application processes and fixtures.
• Provide technical guidance to the AE team and support customer projects.
• Serve as equipment and process development expert for Santa Clara AE team.
• Operate, troubleshoot, optimize, and evaluate diverse application equipment.
• Lead process development and scale-up for new and existing adhesives.
• Design fixtures, jigs, and tooling based on testing requirements.
• Use CAD to develop fixture designs and coordinate fabrication.
• Develop methods and test setups to improve capability and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on support for AE engineers, lab staff, and customers.
• Evaluate new equipment and technologies and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing and customers.
• Mentor AE team members in equipment operation and fixture design.
• Support global customer projects and ~20% travel.
• Role is fully onsite in Santa Clara, 5 days a week.

Skills

Hands-on equipment

Process development

CAD

Fixture design

Troubleshooting

Robotics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D. in related engineering field

Tools

CAD software

Testing equipment

Job description

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies unit in Santa Clara is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead hands-on development and optimization of adhesive application processes and fixtures. You will provide technical guidance to the AE team and support customer projects, operating a broad range of equipment and testing methods.

Join a team that collaborates with R&D, Sales, Manufacturing and customers to deliver practical solutions, mentor junior engineers, and travel about 20% for global projects.