Product Development Engineer – Thermally Conductive Adhesives

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

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.