Graduate Program - Innovation Impact - Application Engineer (d/f/m)

TN Germany; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading company in Düsseldorf as part of their 18-month Graduate Program in Application Engineering. You will support R&D efforts, optimize manufacturing processes, and work on innovative projects while collaborating with a diverse team. This program offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and grow within Henkel's global network.

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on experience in process development or optimization.
• Solid understanding of chemical reaction engineering and process control principles.

Aufgaben

• Support businesses with technical expertise in Application Engineering.
• Develop data-driven methods to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with product developers to implement process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Data Analysis

Teamwork

Motivation

Ausbildung

Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Application Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science

Tools

Python

R

Minitab

JMP

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

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Client:

Henkel

Location:

Germany, Düsseldorf

Job Category:

Graduate Program / R&D / Application Engineering

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

11.05.2025

Expiry Date:

25.06.2025

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Job Description:

About the Innovation Impact Program

Our 18-month Graduate Program starts on [Start Date].

What you´ll do

• Support new and existing businesses with your technical expertise as part of our Application Engineering team in Düsseldorf, Germany, acting as a bridge between clients and Henkel’s R&D departments.
• Develop and implement data-driven methods to optimize pilot-scale manufacturing processes in R&D by analyzing sensor data and process parameters to uncover improvement opportunities.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate insights from data analysis, collaborating with product developers and engineers to turn findings into actionable process improvements.
• Contribute to the development and validation of digital twins to simulate and optimize production workflows.
• Take an active role in rotation projects—working on lab, customer, and business-related tasks—while exploring future trends in digitalization, sustainability, and innovation.
• Support the digital transformation of R&D by implementing data-based workflows for process development and knowledge management.

What makes you a good fit

• You have recently completed, or are about to complete, a Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Application Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar engineering-focused field.
• You gained first hands-on experience through internships, academic research, or industry-related projects during your studies—ideally in process development or optimization—with a focus on data-driven approaches and a solid understanding of chemical reaction engineering, mass transfer, and process control principles.
• You are proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R) and design of experiment tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP), and have experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of advanced technologies such as IoT, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a plus.
• You are highly motivated, a team player, and eager to contribute to innovative solutions.
• You are interested in growing your career in Henkel’s global Innovation network, with relocation as one possible path after the program.
• Proficiency in English is essential, as you will work in an international environment.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit our program landing page for full details and apply today.

Some perks of joining Henkel

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.