Senior Thermal Interface Scientist – Innovation & Product Development

Henkel; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial benefits

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel invites you to join the Adhesive Technologies team in a role focused on product analysis, testing, and development. You will document progress and results, and collaborate with product management, production and sourcing to deliver improved adhesives, sealants, and coatings.

This position supports innovation and sustainability across Henkel's product lines. The role requires a strong background in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science with hands-on R&D experience.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of heat transfer materials and thermal interface products.
• Broad knowledge of polymer science, including polymer chemistry, structure-property relationships, rheology, and adhesive mechanics.
• Experience with applications and assemblies in electronics industry.

Responsibilities

• Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in LIM systems.
• Provide technical support to customers and analyze results after product release; record and communicate results.
• Collaborate with product management, production and sourcing to develop and nurture products.

Skills

Heat transfer materials

Polymer science

Adhesive mechanics

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science

MS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science

BS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science

Tools

LIM systems

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Henkel invites you to join the Adhesive Technologies team in a role focused on product analysis, testing, and development. You will document progress and results, and collaborate with product management, production and sourcing to deliver improved adhesives, sealants, and coatings.

This position supports innovation and sustainability across Henkel's product lines. The role requires a strong background in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science with hands-on R&D experience.