Lead Application Engineer, Semiconductor

$110,000 - $135,000/Yr

The Henkel Group - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Senior

Irvine, CA

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Lead Application Engineer for Semiconductor at Henkel is responsible for providing technical support for semiconductor materials and developing in-depth application knowledge for Henkel Adhesive Electronics markets. This role involves optimizing material application processes, troubleshooting product and process-related issues, and ensuring that products deliver clear value to customers. The engineer will also drive the development of a comprehensive customer experience and collaborate with external teams to meet business and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Henkel's semiconductor materials.
• Develop in-depth application knowledge for Henkel Adhesive Electronics markets.
• Lead technical efforts on developmental and commercialized products by optimizing material application processes.
• Interact directly with customers to troubleshoot and solve product and process-related problems.
• Ensure successful employment of new and existing products by customers, delivering identifiable value.
• Solve technology-specific fundamental problems associated with product lines through novel application process development.
• Drive the development of an end-to-end customer experience from identifying new value propositions to enhancing customer service.
• Leverage customer feedback to align global/regional SBU projects in creating joint value.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and external teams to confirm business and technical requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Material Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in a chemical for electronic application or semiconductor packaging environment.
• Lab hands-on experience and knowledge to develop new testing methods in collaboration with product development.
• Strong verbal communication skills for one-on-one and group interactions.
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments.
• Knowledge in Sintering technology or Advanced Packaging is a plus.
• Ability to self-direct and formulate strong conclusions from project work.
• Further knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiment (DOE) is needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge in Sintering technology or Advanced Packaging.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $110,000.00 - $135,000.00.
• Diverse and vibrant culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.