Product Development Engineer - Thermal

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA in the United States is seeking an R&D professional to support new thermally conductive silicone-free composites for the eMobility and automotive electronics markets.

This is a fully onsite role in Minnesota, focused on adhesive formulations, surface treatments, particle technology and data packages for customers, with up to 10% travel. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and safety-conscious work culture are emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Assists in R&D for new product introductions of thermally conductive silicone free composites for the eMobility and automotive electronics markets
• Adhesive formulations, surface treatment applications, particle technology, and liquid dispensable compositions/coatings for new thermal interface products
• Assist multiple development projects from initiation through hand-off to manufacturing scale-up
• Translates customer and market feedback into technical specifications and develops product formulations and applicable data packages for specific customers and general market
• Generates intellectual property in the form of patents, trade secrets, and formulation know-how
• Contributes actively to a safe work culture by applying and contributing to safety procedures and lab safety systems.
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• This is a fully onsite role, requiring the selected candidate to work in the office 5 days per week

Job description

About this Position At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, 'all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Assists in R&D for new product introductions of thermally conductive silicone free composites for the eMobility and automotive electronics markets
• Adhesive formulations, surface treatment applications, particle technology, and liquid dispensable compositions/coatings for new thermal interface products
• Assist multiple development projects from initiation through hand-off to manufacturing scale-up
• Translates customer and market feedback into technical specifications and develops product formulations and applicable data packages for specific customers and general market
• Generates intellectual property in the form of patents, trade secrets, and formulation know-how
• Contributes actively to a safe work culture by applying and contributing to safety procedures and lab safety systems.
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• This is a fully onsite role, requiring the selected candidate to work in the office 5 days per week