Graduate Program - Innovation Impact - Chemist/ Product Developer (d/f/m)

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

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading company in Düsseldorf for an 18-month Graduate Program focused on innovative formulation development. You will work on adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, collaborating with experts while enhancing your skills in a dynamic environment. This role offers opportunities for career growth and participation in cutting-edge projects that shape the future of digitalization and sustainability.

Qualifikationen

• Practical lab experience through internships or academic research.
• Proficiency in data analysis and design of experiment tools.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to the development of adhesives and sealants.
• Design and carry out lab-based experiments.
• Analyze experimental data and build statistical models.

Kenntnisse

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry

Materials Science

Polymer Science

Tools

Python

R

Minitab

JMP

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

About this Position

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

What you´ll do

• Contribute to the development of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings that address diverse customer needs as part of our product development team in Düsseldorf, Germany.
• Design and carry out lab-based and data-driven experiments to create innovative formulations using advanced digital tools and data platforms.
• Analyze experimental data to uncover trends, correlations, and key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive formulation success.
• Build and apply statistical models to predict performance outcomes based on formulation composition and processing parameters.
• Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to ensure formulations are scalable and ready for real-world manufacturing.
• Participate in rotation projects—from lab work to customer and business-related tasks—shaping future trends in digitalization, sustainability, and innovation.
• Support the digital transformation of R&D by implementing data-based workflows that enhance formulation development and knowledge sharing.

What makes you a good fit

• You have recently completed, or are about to complete, a Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or similar chemistry-focused studies.
• You bring practical lab experience through internships, academic research, or industry-related projects during your studies.
• You are proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R) and design of experiment tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP), and ideally, you 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 interested in growing your career in Henkel’s global Innovation network, with relocation as a 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 our strength. Join our team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome applications from all genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations, and disabilities. If you require any accommodations or adjustments for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to support you.