Technical Specialist Associate

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
Position Title: Technical Specialist Associate
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Overview
H.B. Fuller seeks an Associate Technical Specialist to support customer applications, technical service activities, and market development initiatives across East Africa. This is a development-focused role designed to build expertise in adhesive products, application equipment, substrates, and manufacturing processes. The position works closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and customers to deliver technical support, product training, and innovative solutions while developing into a market-facing technical expert.
Primary Responsibilities
Support customer application trials, product demonstrations, and troubleshooting activities
Assist customers with product selection, application methods, and equipment-related questions
Build technical knowledge of adhesives, substrates, manufacturing processes, and application equipment
Analyze performance data and prepare technical reports and presentations
Conduct customer training sessions on products, applications, and equipment usage
Collaborate with sales teams to support key accounts and business opportunities
Participate in market research, industry events, and identification of emerging trends
Support new product launches and provide feedback to Marketing and R&D teams
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma with 4+ years of relevant technical experience, or Associate/Technical degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, or industrial applications
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to learn technical concepts and work effectively in a team environment
Authorization to work in Kenya and willingness to travel as required
Preferred Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline
At least 1 year of experience or training in adhesives, application equipment, machinery, or substrates
Technical certification related to applications, machinery, or adhesives
Experience supporting customer-facing technical projects or product demonstrations
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.