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DELO Industrial Adhesives LLC VERIFIED EMPLOYER

Key Account Project Engineer USA.

Customer Success & Technical Account Management Full-Time

Key Account Project Engineer USA: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a technical account engineer supporting key customers in the adhesive sector and related industries.
  • The Person:The person will lead key-account projects, analyse customer needs, define technical and process requirements, support process implementation, coordinate cross-region teams, and provide feedback to the Global Key Account Manager.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, at least 3 years of experience in a technical corporate environment, and willingness to travel.

About the role

Your Tasks:

  • Lead projects and drive technical execution at key accounts
  • Analyze customer needs and define technical and process requirements
  • Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams across DELO’s global network (Germany and subsidiaries)
  • Develop deep application-specific process expertise and support contract manufacturers in process implementation
  • Coordinate cross-region teams to ensure project success
  • Monitor and scout technical trends relevant to your key accounts, exchange insights with industry experts
  • Provide regular feedback and collaborate with the Global Key Account Manager

Your Skills:

  • You are located in the Greater San Jose Area (CA)

  • Degree in Materials Engineering/Science, Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Chemistry, or related technical fields. (Bachelor’s required, Master welcome)

  • At least 3 years of experience in a technical corporate environment – preferably as Sales or Application Engineer in the adhesive sector or similar industries such as surface treatment, consumer electronics, Semiconductor industry

  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems

  • Prior expertise in adhesives is not required as you will get intensive and exciting training in Germany

  • Willingness to travel

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

Published September 11, 2026
Location San José, Canada
Job Type Full-Time