Principal Application Engineer

Company: Henkel
Location: Chanhassen
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

The future of automotive mobility is upon us and true tohistory, Henkel is pioneering products in all areas in support of thistransformation in the industry. Henkel's best-in-class thermal management materials can support vehiclemanufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers in addressing their thermal managementconcerns around innovation, manufacturing, and cost savings. Are you looking tobe a part of our team? Our Applications Engineering team is expanding and arelooking for colleagues who have the drive, passion, and excitement for what weare doing. At our core of each and every team we act on our core values: We put our customers and consumers at the center of what we do. We value, challenge and reward our people. We drive excellent sustainable financial performance. We are committed to leadership in sustainability. We shape our future with a strong entrepreneurial spirit based onour family business tradition. At Henkel, you can craft your career through our unique opportunities forgrowth and furthering your chemical industry understanding. As you learn andgrow with your position, you will be the outward face of the company withinyour division. We offer an accelerated learning program to get those who lackthe industry-specific knowledge within the business unit to get up to speed sothey can work independently as soon as they are able. Throughout thesechallenging times, we have also realized the necessity for flexible workingschedules, and we will be amenable and flexible in scheduling your time withcustomers as well as your time within the office. We are on the forefront withthe digital evolution and wish for those with an entrepreneurial mindset to takea chance to bring about the next step in Henkel evolution with us.YOUR ROLEProvide market growth opportunities for growth within the industry of automotive electronics and e-mobility through technical leadership.Drive regional technical direction based on customer and market expertise in thermal materials.Play a key technical lead role at Key Accounts and major customers for the region and globally.Use your industry reputation as Thermal Interface Management technology expert both internally and externally to influence critical decisions.Understand customer and industry challenges and lead product recommendations, design products applications, new product demonstrations and troubleshooting for customers.Develop and understand key equipment required to support the use case of our products. As needed, develop network and partnerships to provide full-service solutions to enhance customer adhesive related processes.Lead Application Engineer for R&D/Innovation projects to bring new products to the market and manage customer requirements definition, validation, and launch strategy with market segment head and supporting team.Engage in and share technical content in external conferences, fairs, universities, etc.May supervise the laboratory work (incl. prioritization) for customer projects and deliver results. YOUR SKILLSThermal Interface Management Industry Expert.Minimum of 10 years' experience in industry.Analytical thinking.Lean/six sigma/scientific meth appl..Methods/development.Technical writing/reporting.Influential leadership.Digital business acumenThe salary for this role is $120,000.00 - $150,000.00. This isthe range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages forthis position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted rangeand this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity andexpression, and other legally protected characteristics. Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employmentagencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property andtherefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from thereceipt of an unsolicited referral. At Henkel's request only, preferred vendorsmay be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, afully executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current. All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion withhis/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. Thediscussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skillsmeet the job requirements.PDN-990b15ec-21d9-41ba-9a62-6fec36dd7140

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