Henkel · 16 hours ago
Lead Application Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expHenkel is an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. The Lead Application Engineer is a strategic role supporting board level encapsulant application development and customer field service needs, acting as the interface between field and lab while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams globally.
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Responsibilities
The Lead Application Engineer is a strategic role supporting board level encapsulant application development and customers field service needs
This position acts as the interface between field and lab in capturing and translating customers’ needs for new applications and products
Some specifics include design and administration of internal screening evaluations of developmental and commercialized products, optimization of material assembly processes and direct interaction with customers to troubleshoot and solve product and process related problems
Knowledge of circuit board encapsulant products and surface mount technology are required
Demonstrated direct customer engagement skills are also required
This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams globally
This role also needs to provide global on-site support at Henkel's customers as needed
Knowledge of liquid application equipment and process are highly valued
In addition, the individual needs to travel up to 25% globally, covering all Henkel’s consumer electronics manufacturing customers
This multifaceted role requires approximately 50% of the time working with Lab-Application Engineering personnel to bridge customer needs and 50% of the time working directly with the customers on technical support
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of circuit board encapsulant products and surface mount technology are required
Demonstrated direct customer engagement skills are also required
A bachelor/master's degree with 7+ years of working experience or a doctor's degree with 5+ years of working experience in R&D or application engineering field
Education in engineering or material science discipline is required
Direct customer support experience is required
Preferred
Experience in material handling such as dispensing and printing is a plus
Knowledge of statistical analysis using MinTab and/or JMP is desirable
Demonstrated ability in working with a cross functional Sales/Product Development/Marketing team is highly desirable
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1985-10-11IPO
Leadership Team
Carsten Knobel
Chief Executive Officer
Chelly Cruz
Digital Marketing Specialist
Recent News
2026-01-20
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