Mastec Inc

Principal Application Engineer

Mastec Inc$145K — $180K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 6+ years in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Hands-on experience with application equipment and process development.
  • Familiarity with a variety of application technologies, such as printing and mixing.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and optimization skills.
  • Experience in designing custom fixtures and using CAD tools.
  • Background in adhesives or related materials is preferred.
  • Exposure to automated equipment or robotics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and optimization of adhesive application processes.
  • Provide technical guidance to application engineering (AE) team and support customer projects.
  • Act as the equipment and process development expert for the Santa Clara AE team.
  • Operate and troubleshoot a wide range of application equipment.
  • Develop experimental methods to enhance process capability and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with various departments to create effective application solutions.
  • Mentor AE team members in operation and design processes.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance with coverage starting on day 1.
  • Paid time off and flexible work policies.
  • 401k matching and employee share plan.
  • 12-week gender-neutral parental leave and fertility support.
  • Opportunities for career growth and skills development.
Full Job Description
What you'll do
  • Lead hands-on development and optimization of adhesive application processes, provide technical expertise across a broad range of application equipment, and design custom fixtures and tooling to support laboratory and customer applications
  • The individual will also provide technical guidance to the AE team and hands-on support for customer projects
  • Serve as the equipment and process development expert for the Santa Clara Application Engineering team
  • Operate, troubleshoot, optimize, and evaluate a broad range of application equipment, including liquid dispensing, jetting, printing, film application, coating, lamination, mixing, curing, and related technologies
  • Lead application process development, optimization, and scale-up for new and existing adhesive technologies
  • Design and develop custom fixtures, jigs, tooling, and experimental setups based on application and testing requirements
  • Use CAD or similar tools to develop fixture designs and work with internal or external resources for fabrication
  • Develop experimental methods and test setups to improve process capability, repeatability, and laboratory efficiency
  • Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for AE engineers, laboratory personnel, and customers
  • Evaluate new equipment and technologies and recommend solutions based on application requirements and process capability
  • Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and customers to develop practical application solutions
  • Mentor AE team members in equipment operation, process development, and fixture design
  • Support global customer projects and travel internationally as needed, with approximately 20% travel expected
  • This role is fully onsite, requiring 5 days per week in the Santa Clara office
What makes you a good fit
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. with 6+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with application equipment and process development.
  • Experience with multiple application technologies beyond liquid dispensing, such as printing, film handling/application, coating, lamination, mixing, curing, or other manufacturing processes.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and optimize equipment and processes.
  • Experience designing custom fixtures, jigs, tooling, and experimental setups; CAD experience is preferred.
  • Experience with adhesives, sealants, coatings, films, inks, or other functional materials is preferred.
  • Experience with automated equipment, robotics, or motion systems is a plus.
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 range for this role is $145,000.00 and $180,000.00. This range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

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.

Mastec Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Mastec Inc, a leader in infrastructure construction, where innovation meets professional excellence, creating a thriving environment for career growth. At Mastec Inc, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, reflecting our dedication to leadership and innovation in the industry.

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