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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.
Chemist Product Developer Metal Coil (d/f/m)
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About this Position
What you´ll do
- Develop products, processes, and application methods for surface treatment solutions along the entire metal coil value chain, aligned with business strategy and product development projects
- Evaluate new raw materials and assess their technical suitability within product formulations
- Support the introduction of newly developed products and processes at customer production facilities in close collaboration with application engineering and sales teams
- Contribute to the protection of intellectual property by preparing patents and technical publications
- Monitor market trends and emerging scientific and technical developments through literature reviews and patent research
- Build and share expertise by exchanging knowledge across interdisciplinary teams and presenting findings to international colleagues
- Collaborate closely within a global product development team and cross-functionally with sales, application engineering, production, marketing, and patent teams
- Take advantage of training opportunities and career development programs, along with a wide range of employee benefits
What makes you a good fit
- Completed vocational training as a chemical laboratory with technician certification, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or equivalent qualification in organic chemistry, polymer science, material chemistry or a related field
- 5 years of hands-on laboratory experience in product development or application development is required
- Strong expertise in metal pretreatment technologies and/or lubricant formulations, ideally combined with know-how in polymers, adhesives, or related material systems; knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE) is a plus
- Structured, proactive and curious mindset with strong ownership and problem-solving skills combined with Hands-on attitude and willingness to work in laboratory and pilot environments
- Willingness to travel up to 10% to support customer visits, product trials, and manufacturing processes
- Fluent English skills; German language skills are a plus
Some perks of joining Henkel
- 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
- Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
- MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
- CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
- Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
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JOB ID: 26098907
Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com
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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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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