Henkel · 17 hours ago
Lead Application Engineer
Bridgewater, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expHenkel is an organization focused on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. The Lead Application Engineer will meet the technical needs of the APP-paper coatings team, develop customer-focused solutions, and manage innovation development programs to introduce sustainable packaging products into the market.
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Responsibilities
Works closely with our Business Development, and Product Development, to meet the technical needs within our APP platform and is a key contributor to our new market growth opportunities
Extensive knowledge and experience around paper packaging coatings
The Business Development AE will focus on high level market technical projects focused on sustainability, profitability, and innovation
Critical in understanding customer needs and shaping the innovation pipeline as well as introducing new products, technology, and tools to the market by utilizing appropriate project management skills
Manage and steer innovation development programs in partnership with the business development team and field associates– setting project milestones and driving progress to deliver new products/market opportunities
Connect with external stakeholders (suppliers, customers, research institutes) to support development initiatives
Regularly influences and contributes to strategy and tactical planning and supports proliferation of break-through technologies
Prepares laboratory reports which present findings and conclusions and prepares direct customer correspondence
Understands lab procedures presented in technical journals, can adapt, and modify procedures to meet project requirements and effectively communicate technical information back to Business Development
Interprets laboratory results and recommends next experimental steps or products
Sets up and operates standard lab equipment of moderate complexity
Establishes and leverages external networks and partnerships (research/suppliers/OEM/boards/industry)
Develops and manages key innovation/application development programs
Qualification
Required
BS Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or other equivalent degree with industry experience
5-10 plus years of technical service, product development, or paper converting industry experience
Ability to multi-task with strong analytical and mechanical skills
Excellent project management and organization skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience in troubleshooting complex / difficult problems
Excellent people skills; able to work effectively with a range of individuals from manufacturing operators and laboratory technicians through senior management both at customers and within Henkel
Travel in North America, approximately 30%
Computer experience with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and preferably SAP
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
Recent News
2026-01-20
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