Mastec Inc

Lead Application Engineer, Flexible Packaging

Mastec Inc • $105K — $125K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry or a related field required.
  • 5-10+ years of technical service, engineering, or industry experience; experience in Flexible Packaging is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with coating and/or converting processes in adhesives and coatings technology.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders including operators and senior management.
  • Project management and organization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide product recommendations and customized application solutions for customers.
  • Consult with customers to generate value through tailored solutions.
  • Conduct technical visits and keep documentation updated in CRM and LIM systems.
  • Utilize application equipment to enhance customer adhesive processes.
  • Gather and leverage customer feedback to improve service and identify opportunities for sales.
  • Report quality issues and customer claims to the relevant departments.
  • Supervise laboratory work for customer samples and communicate results effectively.

Benefits

  • Affordable health insurance plans available from day one including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Paid time off for sick leave, vacation, holidays, and volunteering, plus flexible work options.
  • 401k matching program and employee share plan with matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive family support including parental leave, fertility support, and childcare discounts.
  • Opportunities for career growth with access to a variety of development courses and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
The Lead Application Engineer partners with customers and internal teamsto deliver meaningful, practical, and value-added solutions within theLaminating Adhesives and Coatings business for the Flexible Packaging market.This role is focused on field support activities, including product andtechnology demonstrations, line trials, troubleshooting, customer training,technical presentations, and value quantification. The position serves as a keytechnical resource for assigned regional customers by providing applicationexpertise, problem solving, complaint resolution, and support for successfulimplementation of Henkel technologies.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you'll do
  • Lead customer-facing demonstrations, line trials, start-up support, troubleshooting, and training activities to validate product performance, solve customer challenges, and drive adoption of Henkel technologies.
  • Serve as the technical liaison between customers and internal teams including Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing to resolve technical issues and communicate customer needs.
  • Provide timely technical support for assigned regional customers including product recommendations, complaint investigations, field issue diagnosis, and analytical problem solving.
  • Plan and execute laboratory evaluations and field trials that support customer demonstrations, troubleshooting activities, value quantification efforts, and technology adoption.
  • Prepare visit reports, troubleshooting summaries, value quantification analyses, and technical recommendations; effectively communicate findings and conclusions to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and deliver customer training programs and technical presentations on laminating adhesives, coatings, application methods, troubleshooting techniques, and industry best practices.
  • Provide market-specific expertise through customer interactions, industry engagement, professional societies, and technical associations.
  • Lead by example in Safety, completing all necessary site and field safety requirements.
  • Develop technical and professional capabilities through ongoing learning, mentoring, and participation in internal and external technical communities.
What makes you a good fit
  • BS ChE, ME, MatE, Chemistry or similar degree / experience required.
  • Typically, 5-10+ years of technical service, engineering, or industry experience; relevant experience in the Flexible Packaging industry is a plus.
  • Hands-on coating and/or converting expertise (mechanical / application equipment aptitude) in laminating adhesives and/or coatings technology area is highly valued.
  • Experience in troubleshooting complex / difficult problems.
  • Excellent organizational, documentation, communication, and customer follow-up skills; able to manage multiple customer support activities and field priorities.
  • 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.
  • Willing to travel up to ~60%, primarily in the USA and occasionally MX/CAN; with advance planning and support to enable sustainable work-life balance.
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 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

The salary for this role is $105,000.00- $125,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

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.

About Mastec Inc

MasTec is an infrastructure engineering and construction company that serves the utility, communications, and government industries. The company is specialized in the engineering, building, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of energy, utility, and communications infrastructure, including electrical utility transmission and distribution; power generation; natural gas and petroleum pipelines; wireless, wireline, and satellite communications; wind and solar farms; and water and sewer systems. MasTec was founded in 1994 and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Learn more about Mastec Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$322.8 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+9.1%
Revenue
$6.3 billion
NASDAQ
MTZ
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