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Associate Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling

Henkel · Bridgewater, NJtoday

Run lab testing and customer demos for packaging and labeling adhesives applications.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on applications lab at the world's largest adhesives maker, with direct customer demo work

Might not be for you. Customer-request-driven testing and reporting, not open-ended formulation R&D

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable

Adjacent materials rolelab based Application Engineer... Packaging & Labeling team... adhesives, sealants and functional coatings; physical property measurements, performance testing

H-1B filings

Henkel filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead Application Engineer, Product Development Chemist, Sr. Scientist Pd & Research. Median filed pay: $103K a year.

From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay ·Every employer's filings

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Industry
Chemicals
Role
Applications Engineering
Techniques
physical property measurementsperformance testing16 roles

Role details

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.

What you´ll do This lab based Application Engineer will manage assigned internal and external technical requests and projects for the Packaging & Labeling team within the Consumer Goods Adhesives (APC) group Plan and perform laboratory testing based on incoming customer requests and other internal projects; testing may include physical property measurements, performance testing, and applications methods to support product recommendations, troubleshooting needs, performance validation of new products, etc. Organize and analyze lab results using internal databases and other digital tools.

Interpret data to make product recommendations, develop solutions, and/or propose subsequent experimental steps Prepare clear laboratory reports, technical presentations, and customer correspondence that communicate test methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations Support and communicate with both the APC Application Engineering Field Team and Sales Team from our Bridgewater site using a variety of digital tools Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure application and tests equipments are properly maintained, calibrated and safety checked; support laboratory organization, cleanliness, and safe operating practices Support and conduct customer lab demonstrations using application equipment

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Common questions

Does Henkel sponsor H-1B visas?

Henkel has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Associate Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Associate Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Bridgewater, NJ.

What degree is required for the Associate Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling role at Henkel?

This role requires a Not specified.

What polymers or materials does this Associate Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling role work with?

adhesives, sealants, coatings.

What techniques or methods are required for this Associate Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling role?

physical property measurements, performance testing.