Senior Application Engineering Manager

Talentive HR; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with company match

12 weeks of parental leave

Flexible work policies

Job summary

Talentive HR is seeking a Senior Application Engineering Manager in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The candidate will lead a high-performing technical team in developing innovative adhesive solutions for the consumer electronics market. Responsibilities include mentoring talent, driving innovation, and managing capital expenses. The role offers a competitive salary of $150,000 – $185,000 and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, flexible hybrid work policies, and annual performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with adhesives, films, and/or tape materials in electronics.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams of 5 or more engineers.
• Experience in agile, customer-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engineering team for consumer electronics.
• Drive the development of innovative adhesive materials.
• Ensure laboratory infrastructure meets industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in adhesives

Agile methodologies

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Flow modeling

CAD tools

Job description

About the job Senior Application Engineering Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing technical team within our Adhesive Technologies business unit. In this role, you will support key global customers in the consumer electronics market by developing innovative adhesive solutions, advanced processes, and best-in‑class engineering capabilities.

You will play a critical leadership role in shaping technical strategy, mentoring talent, and ensuring our laboratories and engineering capabilities remain future‑ready. This position combines hands‑on technical expertise with people leadership, capital planning, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engineering team supporting top‑tier consumer electronics customers
• Drive the development of new adhesive materials, films, and tape solutions
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Mentor engineers and scientists, supporting long‑term career growth and succession planning
• Own and manage CapEx planning; continuously improve laboratory infrastructure and technical capabilities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, legal requirements, and customer/industry specifications
• Adapt engineering approaches using agile methodologies to meet evolving customer and market needs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience with adhesives, films, and/or tape materials used in consumer electronics devices
• At least 5 years of experience leading teams of 5 or more engineers or scientists as direct reports
• Demonstrated ability to operate in agile, customer‑driven environments
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Flow modeling and CAD tools, Laboratory automation technologies
• Strong customer‑facing communication and technical leadership skills =
• Strategic mindset with hands‑on technical depth
• Proven ability to drive innovation while maintaining operational excellence

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $150,000 – $185,000
• Comprehensive health insurance starting on Day 1
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, and volunteer time
• Flexible and hybrid work policies
• 401(k) with company match and matching shares
• Annual performance‑based bonus
• 12 weeks of gender‑neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth)