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Application Engineer India
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Application Engineer India
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About this Position
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead – Application Engineering to drive and manage all Application Engineering (AE) activities within the assigned region or territory. This role is a key customer-facing position, responsible for supporting application development, providing technical solutions, and executing engineering projects aligned with both current and future business opportunities.
What you´ll do
- Responsible for supporting the installation, validation and optimization of equipment used in manufacturing or testing processes.
- This role acts as a bridge between engineering design, and end-use application, working closely with customers, PD, production, and application engineering to ensure equipment meets operational requirements and performance standards.
- Drives success of local SBU ACE projects technically, implement customer roadmaps and conduct plant audits/line surveys to increase ACE Growth impact pipeline.
- Responsible for lunch of new product, customized products applications, new product demonstrations and troubleshooting for customers. Support Sales team in building value proposition.
- Validation of products at laboratory, simulating line conditions to ensure right first-time product launch.
- Responsible for Application Engineering laboratory setup, equipment procurement, application standardization, implement regional / local best practice to meet customer and market needs / expectations.
- Provide inputs to PD regarding application / processing equipment and collaborate on new product development and testing.
- Work closely with Sales, PD, product management, Quality and other departments to ensure successful application deployment and user satisfaction. Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams.
- Ensures compliance with all Henkel and regulatory requirements (safety, legal, environment), and relevant industry/customer specifications
- Responsible for products application / technical training and coaching of field sales forces and customers
- Promote internally SBU innovations and best learnings cross accounts
What makes you a good fit
- Should possess B.Tech / B.E. - Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related field).
- Minimum 7 years of Application Work experience
- Strong understanding of automation systems, robotics, instrumentation, and process control.
- Knowledge of PLC programming, motion control systems, or embedded systems is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel as needed for customer support or equipment installations.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Project and Cross-functional management experience.
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: 25080776
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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