Polyurethane Chemist - Product Development

Company: Henkel group
Location: Madison Heights
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

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.
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YOUR ROLE

• Formulates Polyurethane based adhesives and sealants for multi-functional applications
• Become part of a highly motivated, international cross-functional team in the field of bonding and sealing
• Develop product requirements and solutions for current and future applications at global customers
• Use own profound understanding of the customer needs and translate these into innovative, best in class products
• Develop strategic partnerships with suppliers, start-ups, and external research organizations to stay current on the latest technology trends and how they could be leveraged into new applications.
• Traveling of up to 10% is requirred.
  
  YOUR SKILLS
  
  
  • Masters Degree (or equivalent experience) in Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
  • A minimum of 5 years industrial experience in formulating Polyurethane based systems, preferred in Polyurethane based structural adhesives
  • Demonstrated knowledge in pre-polymer formulation, catalyst selection and Polyurethane hybrid systems
  • 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 Polyurethane area, especially with focus on sustainability
  • Detailed understanding of adhesives formulation, testing, application and curing of Polyurethane based systems
  • Strong team spirit, appreciation of an agile working environment and ability to lead by example
    The salary for this role is $95,000.00 - $115,000.00. 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's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.
    
    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.

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