Graduate Program - Innovation Impact - Application Engineer (d/f/m)

IO Innovation Strategy / Business Development Germany, Düsseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia Full Time Regular
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About the Innovation Impact Program<br>

Our 18-month Graduate Program starts on October 1st, 2025, at our Henkel Adhesive Technologies Innovation Center in Düsseldorf. You will be part of an exciting development journey, where you will receive a permanent contract from day one, relocation support, and hands-on experience across various innovative technologies. Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to transition into global roles within Henkel’s innovation network. 

What you´ll do

  • Support new and existing businesses with your technical expertise as part of our Application Engineering team in Düsseldorf, Germany, acting as a bridge between clients and Henkel’s R&D departments 
  • Develop and implement data-driven methods to optimize pilot-scale manufacturing processes in R&D by analyzing sensor data and process parameters to uncover improvement opportunities 
  • Design and conduct experiments to validate insights from data analysis, collaborating with product developers and engineers to turn findings into actionable process improvements 
  • Contribute to the development and validation of digital twins to simulate and optimize production workflows 
  • Take an active role in rotation projects - working on lab, customer, and business-related tasks—while exploring future trends in digitalization, sustainability, and innovation 
  • Support the digital transformation of R&D by implementing data-based workflows for process development and knowledge management 
     

What makes you a good fit

  • You have recently completed, or are about to complete, a Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Application Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar engineering-focused field 
  • You gained first hands-on experience through internships, academic research, or industry-related projects during your studies - ideally in process development or optimization - with a focus on data-driven approaches and a solid understanding of chemical reaction engineering, mass transfer, and process control principles 
  • You are proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R) and design of experiment tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP), and 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 highly motivated, a team player, and eager to contribute to innovative solutions
  • You are interested in growing your career in Henkel’s global Innovation network, with relocation as one 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 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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: 25078505

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com

Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

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