PD Chemist

YOUR ROLE

• Carry out new product and technology development work of hotmelt and water-based adhesive products for consumer goods market.
  
• Drive key raw material screening. Work with key raw material suppliers to develop high impact innovation solutions.
  
• Carry out product modification, raw material replacement, localization and cost saving projects.
  
• Collaborate with operation team for product scale-up, production process improvement and resolving product quality issues.
  
• Collaborate with application engineering, sales, business development on delivering innovation solutions and solving technical issues.
  
• Work closely with regional and global technical team to leverage technology with collaboration.
  
• Follow Henkel SHE rules, participate site safety / 5S programs. Be responsible for leading and ensuring a safe working environment and EH&S compliance.
  
• Travel to customers and plants if needed.

• Accountabilities (Time in %)
  
  
• New product and technology development for various applications, drive IP protection, knowledge sharing in regional and global technical community.                    50%
  
• Product modification, raw material replacement, localization, cost saving.                    25%
  
• product scale-up, production process improvement and resolving product quality issues.                    10%
  
• Supporting application engineering sales.                    10%
  
• Customer visit.                    5%

YOUR SKILLS

• Master degree or above in chemistry, polymer materials or chemical engineering.
  
• Experience with water-based PUD technology is preferred.
  
• Polymer material background is preferred.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple functions departments.
  
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Ok for travelling.
  
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

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, disabilities, and generations.