Associate Chemist Product Development Thermal

About this Position
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. Dare to make an impact?

What you'll do

• The Product Development Engineer/Chemist uses scientific and engineering principles to develop innovative thermally conductive composites for eMobility and automotive electronics applications.
• Project tasks will include: Formulation work, DOE preparation and analysis, prototype development, material characterization, test method development, scale-up operations, sample preparation/packaging/shipment, and assistance with product maintenance.
• Work under functional or supervision of Senior R&D staff - actively contributing to and participating in projects managed by senior staff.
• Perform job function is a safe and professional manner.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of data and processes.
• Participates in the Company Continuous Improvement Plan in the interest of self-improvement.
• The selected candidate will be expected to be working on site in the lab, unless they are traveling to visit a customer, a supplier or attending a technical event.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, from four-year college or university.
• Ideally one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with rheological, mechanical, and thermal test methods preferred.
• Able to work with light supervision on a defined project and manage multiple project activities. Plans daily and weekly activities related to assigned projects to meet deadlines.
• Able to set up experiments and perform standard characterization testing on formulations.
• Able to collect, interpret and understand chemical, physical and mechanical data. Also able to make conclusions and make recommendations.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
• Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
• 1 day off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more

The salary for this role is $60,000.00 - $72,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.