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# Manager Application Engineer

- **Company:** Henkel
- **Location:** Nieuwegein, Netherlands
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, 5G NR
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nationalevacaturebank.nl/vacature/af3513d7-0a4a-462c-a571-7014dd64c5a9/manager-application-engineer

## About the Role

+ Application Engineer experience related to semiconductor / electronics / packaging / adhesives (minimum 3 years)
 + Japanese: Native level, English: Business level
 + Hands-on, customer-facing technical experience
 + Project management or people management experience (at least 1 year)
 + Experience managing a team is preferred
 + Willing to travel domestically and occasional travel to Asia
Nice to have

 + Semiconductor packaging experience (image sensor, 5G, AI, automotive, IC packaging)
 + Chemical background (polymer, materials, adhesives)
 + Adhesives, sealants, or functional materials experience
 + Testing or laboratory experience
 + Advanced hands-on experience with analysis or evaluation methods

## Description

+ Conduct field visits to customers to understand application requirements, usage habits, and competitive landscape
 + Provide technical support including product recommendations, application demonstrations, and on-site troubleshooting
Develop and implement adhesive solutions using application equipment to improve customer processes and performance

 + Lead and manage the application engineering team to achieve business targets by driving key projects from identification to execution
 + Define and build technical capabilities within the team aligned with business strategy, and develop a strong talent pipeline
 + Establish and execute long-term strategies to ensure alignment with business goals and optimal resource allocation
Oversee laboratory operations (personally or through the team), including prioritization of customer samples and reporting of technical results

 + Manage multiple projects simultaneously, propose next steps, and drive decision-making
 + Support customer development and product development projects with strong adhesive technology expertise, especially in semiconductor-related applications (Japan and global support)
 + Translate customer feedback into product improvements and identify new business opportunities in collaboration with sales and marketing teams
 + Standardize technical documentation and ensure data consistency across platforms
 + Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and global technical teams
 + Stay up to date with industry trends in electronics and adhesive application
Must have