Lead Application Engineer for Business Development

Henkel Corporation; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation in Bridgewater Township, NJ, is seeking a lab-based technologist in Adhesive Technologies focused on coatings for flexible packaging. You will work with film-based applications, collaborating with development, sales and customers to move projects from concept to commercialization.

The role emphasizes experimental design, testing, and continuous improvement of formulations and processes, leveraging coating and laminating expertise to optimize customer solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with lab-based development and testing in coatings or packaging.
• Familiarity with film extrusion, laminating, and coating processes.
• Ability to design experiments and analyze results for process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical solutions and innovation in flexible packaging coatings for films.
• Collaborate with Business Development, R&D, Sales and customers through projects.
• Lead lab development including experiment design, testing and process improvement.
• Apply coating and film-extrusion expertise to troubleshoot customer applications.
• Manage project execution, timelines, suppliers and milestones.
• Support pilot and customer trials at internal or customer sites.
• Engage customers with technical insights, training and presentations.

Skills

Lab methods

Coatings expertise

Experiment design

Project management

Customer collaboration

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, 'all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you'll do

This lab-based position is focused on meeting the technical needs of our APP market with a focus on delivering value to our customers within the Flexible Packaging business, primarily focusing on coatings for films, in conjunction with our business development team.

• Drive technical solutions and innovation in flexible packaging coatings, supporting film-based applications and new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Business Development, R&D, Sales, and customers to move projects from concept through commercialization.
• Lead lab-based development, including experiment design, testing, and continuous improvement of formulations and processes.
• Apply expertise in coating, laminating, and film extrusion to troubleshoot and optimize customer applications.
• Manage project execution, including timelines, supplier coordination, and milestone delivery.
• Support pilot and customer trials, both internally and at customer or converter sites.
• Engage with customers at all levels, delivering technical insights, training, and presentations.