Principal Application Engineer Electronics
The Principal Application Engineer – Electronics serves as the technical expert for electronic applications involving adhesives, coatings, bonding, and gasketing solutions. This role acts as the bridge between customer requirements, technology trends, and internal innovation efforts, translating technical needs into product recommendations, application solutions, and strategic growth opportunities.
The position partners closely with customers, sales teams, product development, innovation, and marketing functions to deliver technical expertise, support new business development, and drive customer success through advanced application engineering solutions.
Act as the primary technical expert for electronic applications involving adhesives, coatings, bonding, and gasketing technologies.
Translate customer needs, market trends, and emerging technologies into product requirements and innovation roadmap recommendations.
Deliver customized application support, product evaluations, and new product demonstrations.
Support quality investigations and customer claims by coordinating with the appropriate internal stakeholders.
Provide technical training and coaching to customers, distributors, and commercial teams.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Product Development, Innovation, and Application Engineering teams.
Drive effective customer engagement through both onsite and remote technical support.
Share best practices, technical learnings, and innovation opportunities across regions and business units.
Support strategic customer projects and contribute to business growth initiatives.




Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting electronic applications, adhesives, coatings, or related technologies.
Strong technical background in electronics, electrical engineering, electronic materials, or related fields.
Deep understanding of electronics at the component level; experience with electronic materials is a strong advantage.
Proven experience in customer-facing technical roles such as Application Engineering, Technical Service, Product Support, or Product Development.
Experience working in cross-functional and integral environments.
Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Electronics, or a related field.
Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, or electronic component applications.
Knowledge of adhesive dispensing, coating, bonding, or related process technologies.
Experience leading technical projects and influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Familiarity with industry trends and emerging technologies in electronics and advanced materials.
Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
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📌 Principal Application Engineer Electronics— Mexico, Salamanca, Adhesive Technologies
🏢 Henkel
📍 Salamanca