Application Engineer

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 Provide technical support for structural adhesive applications across customer development and production programsDevelop and optimize adhesive bonding processes, including surface preparation, dispensing, curing, and assemblyDesign and execute laboratory testing to evaluate mechanical performance, reliability, and environmental durabilitySupport product selection, validation, troubleshooting, and qualification for customer applicationsCollaborate with customers, R&D, manufacturing, sales, and product development to deliver application solutionsConduct failure analysis and root cause investigations to resolve technical challenges Prepare technical reports, application guidelines, and customer presentationsSupport new product introductions, competitive evaluations, and continuous improvement initiativesMaintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standardsTravel as needed to provide on-site customer support and technical trainingFully onsite role requiring 5 days per week in the Santa Clara office What makes you a good fit Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related technical fieldMinimum of 3 years of relevant experience in structural adhesives, bonding technologies, electronics assembly, advanced materials, or a related industryR&D experience in adhesive formulation, material development, product development, or application development is strongly preferredExperience developing and evaluating adhesive or coating solutions for complex assemblies and diverse substrates, including metals, plastics, glass, composites, and coated materialsKnowledge of structural adhesive chemistries, bonding mechanisms, surface preparation, curing processes, and adhesive performance characterizationExperience with laboratory testing, application development, product qualification, reliability testing, or customer technical supportAbility to design experiments, analyze technical data, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop practical solutionsExperience translating customer and market requirements into material, product, or application development programs is preferredStrong problem-solving skills, initiative, sense of urgency, and ability to independently manage multiple projects and prioritiesEffective communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skillsAbility to engage customers in technical discussions and communicate complex technical information clearly Willingness to support up to 15% domestic and international travel Some benefits of joining Henkel 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 reimbursementThe salary range for this role is $88,000.00 and $140,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.