At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop your skills and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you're up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us.
Do you dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
Lead R&D for new thermal interface materials used widely in electronics including fast
growth sectors like 5G Telecom, electric vehicles, and autonomous driving systems. Based
in the Henkel Center of Excellence for Thermal Materials R&D, this is an opportunity for
applied material research in a fast growing technology. Leverage particle science,
innovative filler, resin, and composites experience to create valuable products you drive
from idea to scale-up.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:
Proactively develops new thermally conductive materials and leads projects that
generate a competitive edge in the electronics industry.
Manages technical aspects of project within stage gate system in conjunction with
professional project manager.
Translates customer and market feedback into technical specifications and develops
product formulations and applicable data packages for specific customers and general
market.
Reads and interprets patents, examines new product concepts and technology, and
determines how to improve or utilize technology.
Generates intellectual property in the
form of patents, trade secrets, and formulation know how
YOUR SKILLS
Education :
Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields, with a
minimum of 3 years work experience in product development, or
M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields and a
minimum of 5 years in product development, or
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry Materials Science, or related fields with a
minimum of 10 years of product development related experience.
Experience
Deep understanding of heat transfer materials and thermal interface products.
Broad based knowledge of polymer science, including polymer chemistry, structure
property relationships, rheology, bulk and adhesive mechanics of soft materials.
An understanding of the requirements of applications and assemblies in the electronics
industry.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.
