Key Account Project Engineer San José

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

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

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

DELO stands for innovation at the highest level. We develop and produce special adhesives for high-tech industries: DELO can be found in almost every smartphone and every second car worldwide.

More than 1,200 smart minds work as a globally growing team in a wide range of disciplines; revenues in the fiscal year 2026 amounted to EUR 264 million.

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Europe: Alisia Schischma

+49 8193 9900 - 9602

Southeast Asia: Xian Ying Ang

+65 8588 - 8695

East Asia: Shirley Wu

+86 21 6882 - 8189

US: Lynn Chevalier

+1 978 341 - 4602