Job Specifications
About The Innovation Impact Program
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.
About the Company
Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.
Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies...
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