Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling

About the role

This lab-based Application Engineer will support the Packaging & Labeling team within the Consumer Goods Adhesives (APC) group. They will collaborate with both the APC Application Engineering Field Team and Sales Team from the Bridgewater site.

Responsibilities

• Support and communicate with both the APC Application Engineering Field Team and Sales Team from our Bridgewater site by using a variety of digital tools.
• Prioritize and carry out concurrent testing in the laboratory based on incoming customer requests and other projects; testing includes performing physicals, performance, and applications methods for product recommendations, troubleshooting needs, performance validation of new products, etc.
• Create and adapt test methods/plans based on specific customer needs and applications within the Packaging & Labeling market.
• Organize and analyze lab results with internal databases and other digital tools. Interpret data to make product recommendations, develop solutions, or propose subsequent experimental steps.
• Prepare clear laboratory reports for customer correspondence, which present findings and conclusions.
• Make presentations to internal work groups or Packaging and Labeling department as needed.
• Run and ensure laboratory and application equipment are calibrated and safety checked; ensure both lab equipment and the labs are properly maintained.
• Lead ongoing harmonization and administration of laboratory test methods.
• Run and perform customer lab demonstrations using application equipment.

Requirements

• BS Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or other equivalent degree with industry experience.
• 1-5 plus years of technical industry experience, in adhesives or packaging and labeling market preferred.
• Aptitude and ability to operate various adhesive applications equipment.
• Demonstration of organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Some benefits of joining Henkel include health insurance, work-life balance, financial benefits, career growth, and family support.

Skills

• Technical expertise in adhesives and packaging and labeling market.
• Strong analytical and mechanical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program.
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement.
• Family Support: 12-week gender-neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships.
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $70,000.00-$95,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule is available depending on the role.