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Henkel
Lead Application Engineer
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What they do
An Application Developer or Engineer designs or improves applications software. Oversees the entire applications development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance.
$106,920 / year median in Connecticut
-24% projected decline
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 Responsible for product recommendations, customized products applications, new product demonstrations and troubleshooting for customers Consult customers on solutions generating value for their use cases Customer and sales team support via in person, Virtual call, e-mail, Phone calls Travel for Customer Application Trial/ Validation Collaborate with the focus market team to support target accounts and hero applications Mediate the special equipment request with equipment services to obtain quotes Troubleshoot adhesive/equipment related to technical issues Provide technical support level 2 for TIS (Technical Information Services) for specific technologies Perform technical visits (meetings, audits, demonstrations, troubleshooting, etc.) for customers with documentation in the CRM tool Test Plan (coordination, logistics, Lab ops or AE test) Report Writing and Review Lab Sample management in application engineering labs While working in the Lab or in the customer facilities, observe safety protocols, 5s, etc Organize and execute technical trainings Build new product technical launch packages Create Sustainability Value proposition What makes you a good fit Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or relevant Engineering/technical discipline; MBA is a plus At least 3 years working experience, preferably with knowledge and experience on adhesives Project management skills Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Team player - Able to share knowledge, motivate and positively influence team members Knowledgeable in Power Point, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, and Statistical Analysis Software is preferred Strong laboratory, problem solving, and computer skills such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint Experience in facilitation, training, presentation, and customer interactions Clear written and verbal communication. Self-motivated, hands-on, ambitious, and entrepreneurial Some benefits of joining