Application Engineer - Automotive (m/f/d) – North America

Your Tasks:

• Work on complex, adhesive and equipment-related projects with a focus on the automotive market
• Take responsibility for the development of customer-specific solutions through to full process integration
• Identify and implement the right technical solutions for our customers in close collaboration with the Sales Engineering team
• Support and manage DELO Equipment Activities, including UV LED lamps and dispensing systems
• Drive our growth through excellent technical consultation of customers across North America, working hand-in-hand with Sales Engineers
• Systematically identify new technologies in cooperation with Sales and Product Management, and implement them into customers' production processes
• Conduct feasibility studies, derive appropriate follow-up measures, and present results to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain close communication with various DELO teams worldwide
• Provide comprehensive technical support to sales engineers — on-site, virtually, or by phone

Your Skills:

• You are located in or willing to relocate to the Greater Boston Area (MA)
• Degree in Engineering, e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Material Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering , or a related technical field (Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree welcome)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical environment — preferably as an Application Engineer in the adhesive or automotive sector
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems independently and systematically
• Prior expertise in adhesives is not required — you will receive intensive and hands-on training at our headquarters in Germany
• Willingness to travel as required (domestically and internationally)

Your Benefits:

• Opportunity to work at an innovative and fast-growing company being part of an international Engineering and Sales team
• Flexible working hours with home office options
• Additional benefits (e.g. performance-oriented bonus, health, vision and dental plan incl. health reimbursement account, 401(k), paid sick leave, employee assistance program)
• Up to 25 days annual leave depending on your years of service
• Comprehensive onboarding and training opportunities (at our office in the greater Boston area as well as at the German headquarter)
• Family owned company with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere