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Senior Application Engineer, Thermals

Henkel · Chanhassen, MN,today
$80k – $100kfrom the posting

BS-level Applications Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $105k (59 that show pay).

Provide technical support, demos and troubleshooting for customers using Henkel's thermal interface materials.

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Why it is interesting. Customer-facing technical role on thermal interface materials for electronics at a leading adhesives supplier

Might not be for you. Customer support and sales-enablement focus rather than bench R&D; fully on-site

Customer-facingTechnical expert for customers BS acceptable

Adjacent materials role:Application Engineer supporting Henkel's thermal interface materials product line; adhesives, sealants and functional coatings; product recommendations and troubleshooting

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.

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Seniority
Senior
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
3–5 yrs
Industry
Electronics
Role
Applications Engineering
Benefits
student loan reimbursementtuition reimbursementemployee share plan

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

  • Application Engineer providing technical support for Henkel's thermal interface materials product line
  • Responsible for product recommendations, customized products applications, new product demonstrations and troubleshooting for customers
  • Leverage customer feedback to drive optimization in customer service and identify new business opportunities for sales colleagues
  • Communicate directly with sales, marketing, PD, Innovation, members of Application Engineering field team or project team members
  • Perform technical visits (meetings, audits, demonstrations, troubleshooting, etc.) for customers with documentation
  • Responsible for products application / technical training and coaching of field sales forces and customers

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in the thermal management or electronics industry
  • Proven leadership, sense of urgency, self-starter – takes the initiative
  • Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to support up to 25% travel per year
  • Able to work onsite, 5 days a week, in Chanhassen 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 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 $80,000.00 and $100,000.00. 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.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. 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, and other legally protected categories.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Senior Application Engineer, Thermals role at Henkel?

The listed annual base salary range is $80K–$100K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

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 Senior Application Engineer, Thermals role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Senior Application Engineer, Thermals role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Chanhassen, MN.

What degree is required for the Senior Application Engineer, Thermals role at Henkel?

This role asks for a bachelor's degree.

How many years of experience does this Senior Application Engineer, Thermals role require?

The posting calls for 3–5 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Senior Application Engineer, Thermals role work with?

thermal interface materials.