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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Application Engineering Lab Manager
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About this Position
As a Laboratory Manager, you will lead laboratory operations and technical capabilities supporting electronic adhesives and advanced materials for electronic assembly technologies. The role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory execution while enabling customer projects, supporting sales and field teams, and contributing directly to regional business growth. You will be responsible for people leadership, lab governance, asset and budget management, sustainability initiatives, and close collaboration with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and regional stakeholders.
What you´ll do
- Lead and Manage application, analytical, and assembly laboratory operations supporting adhesives used in semiconductor, component assembly, and electronic devices
- Provide technical oversight for formulation evaluation, application testing, method development, and product qualification aligned with global standards
- Act as a key technical interface to support field engineers and sales teams, ensuring laboratory work translates into customer value and business outcomes
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Electronics, or related disciplines
- 8–12 years of experience in laboratory management, application engineering, or R&D environments within adhesives, electronics, or specialty chemicals
- Strong technical expertise in adhesives and electronic assembly technologies
- Proven experience leading laboratory teams, assets, safety programs, and budgets
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with sales, field teams, marketing, and customers
- Experience operating in regional or matrix organizations
- Strong communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills
- Exposure to digital tools, data management, and lab digitalization initiatives is an advantage
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global 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
- Outpatient Medical and Specialist Coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Life, Hospital, Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
- Flexible Benefits covering Dental, Vaccination, Eye screenings etc for employees and eligible dep
- Access to company products at discounted price
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! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26091317
Job Locations: Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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