Associate Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling

Associate Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling

Adhesive TechnologiesEngineeringUnited States, Bridgewater, NJ, NJFull TimeRegular

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 Application Engineer will manage assigned internal and external technical requests and projects for the Packaging & Labeling team within the Consumer Goods Adhesives (APC) group

• Plan and perform laboratory testing based on incoming customer requests and other internal projects; testing may include physical property measurements, performance testing, and applications methods to support product recommendations, troubleshooting needs, performance validation of new products, etc.

• Organize and analyze lab results using internal databases and other digital tools. Interpret data to make product recommendations, develop solutions, and/or propose subsequent experimental steps

• Prepare clear laboratory reports, technical presentations, and customer correspondence that communicate test methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations

• Support and communicate with both the APC Application Engineering Field Team and Sales Team from our Bridgewater site using a variety of digital tools

• Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure application and tests equipments are properly maintained, calibrated and safety checked; support laboratory organization, cleanliness, and safe operating practices

• Support and conduct customer lab demonstrations using application equipment

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or related technical discipline

• 0-3 years of technical industry experience. Experience with adhesives or packaging and labeling markets is preferred

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated organizational, project management, and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects, with strong analytical, problem solving, and mechanical skills

• Aptitude and ability to safely operate various adhesive applications equipment

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 reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $68,000.00-$82,000.00. 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.

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.

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.

JOB ID: 25090377

Job Locations: United States, NJ, Bridgewater, NJ

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