Senior Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling— United States, Bridgewater, N
Henkel Mexicana, Bridgewater, MA, United States
Senior Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. With our trusted brands such as 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 the 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.
Responsibilities
Lead internal and external technical requests and projects for the Packaging & Labeling team within the Consumer Goods Adhesives (APC) group, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on lab work and laboratory ownership.
Lead and execute laboratory testing for customer requests and internal initiatives, including product recommendations, performance validation, and troubleshooting.
Develop, adapt, and maintain test methods and plans tailored to specific customer needs within Packaging & Labeling applications.
Organize, analyze, and summarize technical findings with internal databases and digital tools to make sound product recommendations and define next experimental steps.
Prepare clear, high‑quality laboratory reports for customer communication and internal use; make presentations to internal workgroups or the Packaging and Labeling department as needed.
Collaborate with the APC Field Application Engineering, Sales, and Product Development teams to support customer needs.
Lead ongoing harmonization of laboratory test methods.
Ensure laboratory and application equipment are calibrated, safety‑checked, and properly maintained.
What makes you a good fit
BS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or equivalent.
4–7 years of technical industry experience; experience in adhesives or packaging and labeling is preferred.
Enjoys hands‑on laboratory work and building deep technical expertise.
Aptitude and ability to operate various adhesive application equipment.
Demonstrated organizational, project management, and time‑management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
This is an onsite position in our Bridgewater, NJ facility.
Some benefits of joining Henkel
Health Insurance:
Affordable plans for medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing starting on day 1.
Work‑Life Balance:
Paid time off (sick, vacation, holiday, volunteer time), flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy/sell program.
Financial:
401(k) 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 opportunities, access to thousands of skill‑development courses, and tuition reimbursement.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected categories.
JOB ID:
26094115
Job Locations:
United States, NJ, Bridgewater, NJ
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At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. With our trusted brands such as 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 the 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.
Responsibilities
Lead internal and external technical requests and projects for the Packaging & Labeling team within the Consumer Goods Adhesives (APC) group, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on lab work and laboratory ownership.
Lead and execute laboratory testing for customer requests and internal initiatives, including product recommendations, performance validation, and troubleshooting.
Develop, adapt, and maintain test methods and plans tailored to specific customer needs within Packaging & Labeling applications.
Organize, analyze, and summarize technical findings with internal databases and digital tools to make sound product recommendations and define next experimental steps.
Prepare clear, high‑quality laboratory reports for customer communication and internal use; make presentations to internal workgroups or the Packaging and Labeling department as needed.
Collaborate with the APC Field Application Engineering, Sales, and Product Development teams to support customer needs.
Lead ongoing harmonization of laboratory test methods.
Ensure laboratory and application equipment are calibrated, safety‑checked, and properly maintained.
What makes you a good fit
BS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or equivalent.
4–7 years of technical industry experience; experience in adhesives or packaging and labeling is preferred.
Enjoys hands‑on laboratory work and building deep technical expertise.
Aptitude and ability to operate various adhesive application equipment.
Demonstrated organizational, project management, and time‑management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
This is an onsite position in our Bridgewater, NJ facility.
Some benefits of joining Henkel
Health Insurance:
Affordable plans for medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing starting on day 1.
Work‑Life Balance:
Paid time off (sick, vacation, holiday, volunteer time), flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy/sell program.
Financial:
401(k) 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 opportunities, access to thousands of skill‑development courses, and tuition reimbursement.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected categories.
JOB ID:
26094115
Job Locations:
United States, NJ, Bridgewater, NJ
#J-18808-Ljbffr