Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling

Henkel group • Bridgewater Township, NJ

4d • $70,000 - $95,000

About The 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.

Requirements

• 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

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level