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Sr Application Engineer IN
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About this Position
Leads Application Engineering activities within region / locally to execute AE support within the assigned market. Lead the SBU through on-site customer-facing technical activities, including supporting customer/market applications and engineering projects for existing and new business within the defined territory. Being accountable for all AE segment and Technical Center within the territory.
What you´ll do
- Drive the success of local SBU ACE projects by implementing customer roadmaps and conducting plant audits/line surveys to expand the ACE Growth impact pipeline for surface treatment solutions.
- Validate products in the laboratory under simulated line conditions to ensure successful first-time product launches, including Nano Pretreatment and Low-Temperature Phosphating systems.
- Provide on-site technical assistance for pretreatment processes, including chemical applications, equipment optimization, and troubleshooting to enhance customer operations.
- Support the sales team in building strong value propositions and addressing customer-specific needs.
- Work with application equipment to provide innovative solutions for the digitalization of customer pretreatment processes.
- Manage equipment-related projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and optimal performance. Oversee the setup of the Application Engineering laboratory, Supervise laboratory work, including prioritizing customer samples and reporting technical results.
- Collaborate with PD, Sales, Quality, and CFT to provide input on equipment and support new product testing.
- To ensure smooth application deployment and customer satisfaction. Promote effective communication and teamwork to meet project and customer objectives.
- Lead technical training sessions and coaching for field sales teams and customers to enhance product application knowledge and skillsets.
- Implement regional and local best practices to align with customer and market expectations.
- Ensure adherence to Henkel’s and regulatory requirements, including safety, legal, and environmental standards, as well as customer and industry specifications.
What makes you a good fit
- Minimum 6 years of work experience
- Should be a Graduate, preferably into Mechanical/Chemical Engineering
- Strong expertise in root cause analysis and design of experiments (DOE).
- Advanced technical troubleshooting skills.
- Deep knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Familiarity with digital tools and solutions for process optimization.
- Strong training and coaching capabilities for technical and non-technical audiences.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
- Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
- Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
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. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 24074426
Job Locations: India, Maharashtra, Pune
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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