Application Engineer - Automotive (m/f/d) – North America
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·Aug 13, 2026
- Location
- Sudbury - Boston, MA, United States of America
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
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