Graduate Program - Chemist / Product Developer
This program is for recent or upcoming graduates with a Master's or PhD.
Henkel's 18-month Graduate Program starts on October 1st, 2025, at our Henkel Adhesive Technologies Innovation Center in Düsseldorf, Germany. 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:
- Contribute to the development of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings that address diverse customer needs as part of our product development team in Düsseldorf, Germany
- Design and carry out lab-based and data-driven experiments to create innovative formulations using advanced digital tools and data platforms
- Analyze experimental data to uncover trends, correlations, and key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive formulation success
- Build and apply statistical models to predict performance outcomes based on formulation composition and processing parameters
- Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to ensure formulations are scalable and ready for real-world manufacturing
- Take an active role in rotation project - ranging from lab work to customer and business-related tasks—shaping future trends in digitalization, sustainability, and innovation
- Support the digital transformation of R&D by implementing data-based workflows that enhance formulation development and knowledge sharing
What makes you a good fit:
- You have recently completed, or are about to complete, a Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or similar chemistry focused studies
- You bring first practical lab experience through internships, academic research, or industry-related projects during your studies
- You are proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R) and design of experiment tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP), and ideally, you 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 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
JOB ID: 25078513
Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com
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