Packaging R&D Lab Technician – Innovation & Testing

Henkel GCC; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel GCC in United Arab Emirates is seeking a Packaging Engineer Home Care to join our Consumer Brands engineering team in Dubai. You will execute packaging research, testing, and qualification activities for ongoing R&D projects and support the development of innovative packaging materials and solutions.

You will conduct laboratory testing, material characterization, and performance evaluations, analyze results, and provide actionable recommendations to optimize packaging performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required in a technical field such as Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Packaging Engineering.
• Experience with packaging materials, polymers, and material properties is preferred.
• Familiarity with packaging laboratory equipment, testing methods, and lab operations.
• Strong digital skills and data analysis proficiency.
• Knowledge of CAD and 3D printing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute packaging research, testing, and qualification activities for ongoing R&D projects, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Support development and validation of innovative packaging materials, technologies, and solutions.
• Conduct laboratory testing, material characterization, and performance evaluations for packaging functionality and durability.
• Analyze test results, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations to support packaging development and optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to identify opportunities for packaging innovation and cost optimization.
• Support circular economy and sustainability targets through research into recyclable materials and packaging optimization.
• Ensure compliance with Henkel SHE standards, policies, and procedures; manage packaging lab equipment calibration and maintenance.

Skills

Materials science

Packaging materials

Lab testing

CAD

3D printing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Eng / Packaging Eng

Tools

Packaging lab equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Henkel GCC in United Arab Emirates is seeking a Packaging Engineer Home Care to join our Consumer Brands engineering team in Dubai. You will execute packaging research, testing, and qualification activities for ongoing R&D projects and support the development of innovative packaging materials and solutions.

You will conduct laboratory testing, material characterization, and performance evaluations, analyze results, and provide actionable recommendations to optimize packaging performance and