Apply on Employer Site

H.B. Fuller · 1 day ago

Technical Specialist I

Vadnais Heights, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$71K/yr - $91K/yr

2+ years exp

H.B. Fuller is the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, dedicated to enhancing the quality and performance of everyday products. The Technical Specialist I role involves providing basic support in W&C applications, troubleshooting problems, and building customer relationships while developing expertise in H.B. Fuller products and applications.

AutomotiveManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Proactively maintain a safe work environment by following company guidelines, industry safety rules, and using proper protective equipment

Build strong relationships with customers, influence decisions, and gain alignment

Apply application and equipment expertise to solve unmet customer needs, troubleshoot process problems, support claim investigations, and recommend products or process improvements based on data-driven conclusions

Train and educate customers on H.B. Fuller products and services, including product specifications, application, and equipment

Conduct manufacturing audits at customer locations, where applicable

Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repair of H.B. Fuller-manufactured equipment, where applicable

Utilize equipment and application expertise to construct new apparatus or modify existing equipment based on customer and equipment capabilities

Develop expertise in H.B. Fuller products and applications in the markets served

Stay current with industry trends by attending conventions, trade shows, and visiting key equipment manufacturers, machinery partners, institutes, and substrate suppliers

Maintain knowledge of customers, competition, market forces, and product/application needs

Analyze and interpret data to prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations internally (sales, marketing, R&D) and externally (customers)

Conduct successful product demonstrations, including planning, preparation of tools, and post-demonstration reviews with customers

Actively participate in developing and executing account plans for key customers and opportunities

Train and educate commercial leaders on H.B. Fuller products and services, including competitive comparisons and value quantification

Participate in regular laboratory, sales, and marketing meetings; share best practices and success stories

Collaborate with commercial teams to define roles with key equipment and material manufacturers

Drive innovation by identifying new product and service opportunities and being among the first trained on new H.B. Fuller technologies

Work closely with Marketing to launch new products, train sales teams, and identify market trends

Collaborate with R&D to provide application expertise for new product development and troubleshooting

Qualification

ChemistryChemical EngineeringASC TAC certificationAdhesives trainingApplication expertiseData analysisCustomer relationship buildingTechnical reportingTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma and at least 5 years of relevant work experience OR

Associate or technical degree in a related area and at least 2 years of relevant work experience OR

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Preferred

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field

ASC TAC certification

At least 1 year of training in adhesives, applications, machinery, or substrates

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive and recognitions programs

Health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company

H.B. Fuller

Glassdoor3.9

H.B. Fuller Company is formulator, manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products.

Founded in 1887

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.hbfuller.com

H1B Sponsorship

H.B. Fuller has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2023 (3)

2022 (2)

2021 (1)

2020 (4)