Sr Chemist

Henkel group•Tustin, CA

7d•$80,000 - $96,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
Bachelor's or Master's degree with 5+ years of product development experience in an industrial, research, or academic environment.
Strong technical background in one or more of the following areas: thermoset materials, adhesive formulations, surface and filler technologies, electronic materials, and semiconductor packaging processes.
Hands-on experience working in a chemical laboratory environment with demonstrated proficiency in laboratory techniques, equipment, and best practices.
Proven track record of innovation, including the ability to develop new technologies, generate creative solutions, and drive product development initiatives.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information to diverse audiences.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and commercialization of innovative semiconductor adhesive products by conceiving new technical approaches, designing sound experiments, and developing advanced materials, generate intellectual property for electronic applications.
Design, formulate, execute, and document laboratory studies, analyze experimental data, draw conclusions, provide recommendations to drive product development and performance improvements, technical reports for internal stakeholder, customers and conferences.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional global teams, including product development, project management, application engineering, process engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, sourcing, and production to ensure successful product commercialization and customer satisfaction.
Provide technical support to customers throughout the product lifecycle, investigate performance issues, analyze field results, and implement solutions based on customer feedback and business needs.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by identifying root causes, overcoming technical challenges, evaluating alternatives, and developing effective solutions to complex engineering and product issues.
Support manufacturing operations and scale-up activities to ensure consistent product quality, reliable production processes, and successful product launches.
Perform all laboratory and product development activities in compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including PPE, 5S practices, and corporate safety policies.