Specialist PD
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Feb 2, 2025
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- Discipline
- Other, Other
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Other
- Organization Type
- Other Corporate
Job Details
A motivated Polymer Chemist with 2 years of industrial experience in research, development, and optimization of polymer-based materials. Skilled in designing innovative polymer formulations, process scaling, and delivering solutions tailored to industry requirements. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to commercialization.
What you´ll do
- Design and develop polymer-based products (e.g., coatings, adhesives, sealant etc.)
- Formulate new materials based on customer or market requirements and improve existing products
- Perform chemical and physical characterization of polymers using techniques such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA and rheometer.
- Conduct mechanical, thermal, and environmental testing to ensure product quality and compliance.
- Collaborate with Application Engineers (AE) to customer trials and prototyping.
- Troubleshoot issues during scale-up and improve process efficiency.
- Manage multiple R&D projects, meeting milestones and deadlines.
- Prepare technical documentation, such as test reports, regulatory filings, and project summaries.
- Work with sales, marketing, and customer support teams to understand client needs and communicate technical solutions.
- Present findings and proposals to stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
- Ensure materials meet industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM) and regulatory requirements (e.g., REACH, RoHS).
What makes you a good fit
- Minimum 2 years in an industrial R&D setting, preferably in product development for polymers adhesive, sealant, coatings, or related applications.
- Master’s degree in Polymer Chemistry
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
Company
WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS
Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.
The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.
Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets.
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