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Application Engineer

Henkel · Santa Clara, CAtoday

Support structural adhesive applications, bonding processes, and lab testing for customer programs

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on with Loctite adhesives, solving real bonding challenges across industries.

Might not be for you. Fully onsite, 5 days per week, with customer-facing travel and support duties.

Bench and deskCustomer-facingDeep specialist First industry roleBS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleProvide technical support for structural adhesive applications; develop and optimize adhesive bonding processes, including surface preparation, dispensing, curing

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
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Industry
Chemicals
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 Provide technical support for structural adhesive applications across customer development and production programs Develop and optimize adhesive bonding processes, including surface preparation, dispensing, curing, and assembly Design and execute laboratory testing to evaluate mechanical performance, reliability, and environmental durability Support product selection, validation, troubleshooting, and qualification for customer applications Collaborate with customers, R&D, manufacturing, sales, and product development to deliver application solutions Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations to resolve technical challenges Prepare technical reports, application guidelines, and customer presentations Support new product introductions, competitive evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards Travel as needed to provide on-site customer support and technical training Fully onsite role requiring 5 days per week in the Santa Clara office

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

Where is the Application Engineer role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Santa Clara, CA.

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

This role requires a Not specified.

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

structural adhesives, sealants, functional coatings.

What techniques or methods are required for this Application Engineer role?

mechanical performance testing, environmental durability testing, failure analysis.