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Application Engineer Automotive Electronics
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Application Engineer Automotive Electronics
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About this Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Applications Engineer with a strong background in automotive electronics to support the development, integration, and customer adoption of advanced electronic components and systems. You will act as the technical interface between our engineering team and automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and partners to ensure successful application of our products in vehicle platforms.
What you´ll do
- Responsible for product recommendations, customized products applications, new product demonstrations and troubleshooting for customers
- Consult customers on solutions generating value for their use cases Perform technical visits (meetings, audits, demonstrations, troubleshooting, etc.) for customers with documentation in the CRM tool and the LIM system
- Work with application equipment to provide solutions to enhance customer adhesive related processes
- Leverage customer feedback to drive optimization in customer service and identify new business opportunities for sales colleagues
- Reports quality issues / customers' claims to relevant parts of the organization (incl. CCMS/CAPRIS)
- Drive customer experience by optimizing automated customer interactions and enhancing remote customer interactions
- Identify opportunities to create customer value in remote settings by leveraging remote interaction tools (e.g. AR, VR)
- May supervise the laboratory work (incl. prioritization) for samples coming from customers, and report technical results to customers
- Responsible for products application / technical training and coaching of field sales forces and customers
- Responsible for directly communicating with sales, marketing, PD, Innovation, members of TCS field team or project team members Promote internally SBU innovations and best learnings cross accounts.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in applications, field, or design engineering in the automotive electronics sector.
- Strong knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS, etc.).
- Familiarity with diagnostic tools and automotive software stacks (e.g., AUTOSAR, Vector tools).
- Advanced English.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer engagement.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global 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
- Flexible Benefits
- Savings fund
- Friday early finish
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 welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25086613
Job Locations: Mexico, Querétaro, Querétaro
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment.LATAM@henkel.com
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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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