Product Development Chemist

Lead new product development projects for adhesive and sealant technologies, guiding products from concept through commercialization.

Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments to evaluate formulation performance, adhesion and other properties.

Partners cross-functionally with Application Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and more to deliver customer-focused solutions and implement new product introductions.

Ensure all new products comply with global chemical regulations, product requirements, and customer specifications, including international health, safety and environmental standards.

Protect Henkel's intellectual property by identifying innovative technologies, documenting, and collaborating with internal and external partners.

Tests or supervises tests on product stability and performance

Masters Degree (or equivalent experience) in Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

A minimum of 5 years’ industrial experience in formulating adhesive and sealant systems, preferred in Polyurethane, Epoxy or Silicone chemistry

Understanding of product applications and testing criteria needed for current and future automotive applications

Insights of product offerings, industry trends and ongoing research in the Adhesives & Sealants area, especially with focus on sustainability

Detailed understanding of adhesives formulation, testing, application and curing of Polyurethane, Epoxy or Silicone based systems

Strong team spirit, appreciation of an agile working environment and ability to lead by example

This is an on site role. Selected candidate should expect to be onsite 5 days per week unless traveling for work or taking paid time off.