Henkel · 17 hours ago
Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling
Bridgewater, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $95K/yr
1+ years expHenkel is a company that focuses on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration through its trusted brands and technologies. The Application Engineer will lead technical requests and projects within the Packaging & Labeling team, supporting both internal and external communications while conducting laboratory tests and analyses.
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Responsibilities
This lab based Application Engineer will lead internal and external technical requests and projects for the Packaging & Labeling team within the Consumer Goods Adhesives (APC) group
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 group 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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to multi-task with strong analytical and mechanical skills
Aptitude and ability to operate various adhesive applications equipment
Demonstration of organizational, project management, and time management skills
Effective written and verbal 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
Company
Henkel
Henkel leads with innovations, brands, and technologies to create sustainable value.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Carsten Knobel
Chief Executive Officer
Chelly Cruz
Digital Marketing Specialist
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