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Principal Engineer, Infrastructure Solutions

Henkel · Houston, TX1w ago

Lead applications engineering projects, tools, standards and customer solutions for Henkel's adhesive and sealant infrastructure business.

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Why it is interesting. Senior technical ownership of standards, tools and training across a global applications engineering group at a major adhesives maker

Might not be for you. Heavy on project management, software tools and documentation rather than hands-on materials development

Technical lead Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleAdhesive Technologies business unit: adhesives, sealants and functional coatings; Engineering Solutions Group applications engineering, field testing, customer solutions

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
Staff/Principal
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Industry
Construction
Role
Applications Engineering

Role details

About this 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.

What you´ll do The Principal Engineer, Infrastructure Solutions serves as a senior technical leader within the Engineering Solutions Group, supporting the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of engineering applications, design methodologies, technical tools, and customer solutions. This position focuses on enabling the engineering organization through project leadership, application development, product management support, technical documentation, customer-focused innovation, and operational excellence. Lead strategic initiatives that improve engineering efficiency, standardization, and scalability across a global applications engineering organization.

Manage technical projects related to new application development, customer demonstrations, field testing, and deployment activities. Drive development and improvement of engineering tools, calculators, software applications, and design automation systems. Own and maintain technical standards, specifications, design methodologies, and knowledge management systems. Serve as the voice of the customer to identify opportunities for product enhancements and future technology development. Develop and deliver technical training programs for engineers, sales teams, and other stakeholders.

Support conference presentations, technical publications, industry committees, and external thought leadership initiatives. Collaborate with third-party software developers and internal teams to implement engineering process improvements and digital solutions.

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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 Principal Engineer, Infrastructure Solutions role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Principal Engineer, Infrastructure Solutions role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Houston, TX.

What degree is required for the Principal Engineer, Infrastructure Solutions role at Henkel?

This role requires a Not specified.