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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Application Engineer
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About this Position
We are seeking an Application Engineer (Industrial Products) to join the newly established ACE organization, which was formed in April through the integration of multiple product and technical functions. This role will serve as the technical bridge between customers, manufacturing sites, and internal stakeholders, ensuring successful product application, implementation, and customer satisfaction.
What you´ll do
- Provide technical support and application engineering expertise for industrial products.
- Work closely with customers to understand technical requirements and support product implementation.
- Collaborate with manufacturing sites, technical teams, and sales colleagues to ensure product performance and customer satisfaction.
- Manage multiple customer projects simultaneously, ranging from simple applications to highly complex technical projects.
- Act as a key interface between customers and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.
- Participate in regular discussions with global teams across China, Europe, and Germany.
- Support customer visits, product evaluations, troubleshooting, and technical presentations.
- Travel domestically within Japan to visit customers and manufacturing facilities as required.
- Contribute to the development and growth of the newly established ACE organization.
What makes you a good fit
Must Have
- Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or another technical/scientific discipline.
- Over 3 years technical background with experience in manufacturing, industrial products, semiconductors, chemicals, materials, or related industries.
- Fluent Japanese and Business-level English communication skills.
- Customer-facing experience and the ability to work directly with clients.
- Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.
- Sales-oriented mindset with the ability to identify customer needs and provide appropriate technical solutions.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer and factory sites.
Nice to Have
- Experience as an Application Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Engineer, Technical Service Engineer, or related role.
- Semiconductor, electronics, materials, or industrial manufacturing experience.
- Experience working in a global organization.
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
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
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: 26100459
Job Locations: Japan, Kanagawa-Ken, Yokohama
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.