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Sr Engineer PD Thermal

Henkel · Chanhassen, MNtodayverified 6 min ago
$80k – $100kfrom the posting

BS-level Product Development roles on Crosslinked list a median of $119k (189 that show pay).

Develop adhesive and sealant formulations, run stability/performance testing, and support manufacturing in a lab.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Own adhesive and sealant formulation end-to-end, from raw material onboarding to first production specs, at a global adhesives leader.

Might not be for you. Fully onsite with heavy lab management duties (inventory, purchasing) alongside R&D.

Mostly at the benchGeneralist First industry roleBS acceptable

Core polymer roleKnowledge of polymer science, including polymer chemistry, structure property relationships, rheology, bulk and adhesive mechanics of soft materials

H-1B filings

Henkel filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead Application Engineer, Product Development Chemist, Sr. Scientist Pd & Research. Median filed pay: $103K a year.

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Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
1+ yrs
Industry
Chemicals
Role
Product Development
Benefits
student loan reimbursementtuition reimbursementemployee share plan

Role details

About this 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.

What you´ll do

  • Manages laboratory functions, including inventory tracking, purchasing of consumables, and raw material onboarding
  • Identifies and develops new approaches, solutions, processes, products, methods within an agreed timeframe
  • Ensures compliance with Henkel corporate SHE standards, policies and procedures and manages the lab and innovation process
  • Provides technical support services to Manufacturing and Quality as required
  • Executes process developments to support cross-functional teams to achieve completion of new technology products consistent with strategic objectives
  • Provides guidance and recommendations on patents, trademarks and proprietary agreements
  • Approves technical readiness of raw materials and products as well as first production and quality specs
  • Tests or supervises tests on product stability and performance
  • This role is fully onsite

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields
  • 1+ years work experience in research and development Experience
  • Knowledge of polymer science, including polymer chemistry, structure property relationships, rheology, bulk and adhesive mechanics of soft materials.
  • Technical expert in adhesive chemistries, composite materials, polymer network physics, highly filled suspension rheology, and/or resin cure chemistry.
  • Familiarity with product development processes such as stage gate reviews and project initiation
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Office, Labview, Autocad or solid drawing programs and other common technical software packages

Some benefits of joining Henkel

  • Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
  • Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
  • Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
  • Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $80,000.00 and $100,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

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. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Sr Engineer PD Thermal role at Henkel?

The listed annual base salary range is $80K–$100K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Henkel sponsor H-1B visas?

Henkel has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Sr Engineer PD Thermal role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Sr Engineer PD Thermal role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Chanhassen, MN.

What degree is required for the Sr Engineer PD Thermal role at Henkel?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Sr Engineer PD Thermal role require?

The posting calls for at least 1 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Sr Engineer PD Thermal role work with?

adhesives, sealants, composite materials, resins.