China, Shanghai, Adhesive Technologies

Sr PD Chemist 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?

YOUR ROLE Support building component and furniture business with innovative product development base on thermal plastic hotmelt and reactive polyurethane hotmelt technology.
Lead THM product development project and technology development independently and support in PURHM product development projects.
Identify new technology trends, reshaping R&D with digital and automation tools, strengthen Henkel’s IP through patent filling.
Cross-functional and cross regional collaboration with application engineering, sales, marketing, operation, PSRA and supply chain to create innovative products and solutions to meet customer needs, provide technical supports to cross function teams.
Participate in site's safety and/or 5S programs and ensure compliance to Henkel lab operating condition. YOUR ROLE CAN OFFER YOU

Engage with a diverse, global team and interact closely with senior management. Enjoy a supportive and inspiring work culture that enhances your visibility and personal growth.
Work closely with global and China premium local customers, Upskill yourself with state of art technology, digitalization & automation tools and sustainability trends.
Start your career journey in Inspiration Center Shanghai, take part in international experience and support APAC business. YOUR SKILLS Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation Focus, demonstrate passion for creative solutions and a cooperative, responsible attitude towards teamwork.
Master's degree with minimum 3 years or PhD Degree with relevant experience in adhesive industry,  with organic chemistry, polymer chemistry or materials science background.  
Proficiency in thermal plastic hotmelt technology is preferred.
Enthusiasm for utilizing digital and automation tools to enhance the efficiency of the innovation process and a forward-thinking approach to digitalizing R&D.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.

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: 24071829 Contract & Job type: Limited - Full Time Contact information for application-related questions: Henkel.GCN.Recruitment@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.