Application Engineer for Engineered Wood Adhesives, 80-100% (d/f/m)

At Henkel,you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial andconsumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day.

If you lovechallenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers aroundthe globe. Through our EngineeredWood business, we drive a transformation in the construction industry wheresustainable buildings from engineered wood replace traditional materials suchas concrete and steel.

Henkel’s high-tech adhesives are crucial to produce safeand sustainable engineered wood, and thus helping a significant reduction inthe buildings’ carbon footprint.

In our new ApplicationCenter in Sempach Station, Switzerland, we have the unique possibility to test,certify and demonstrate our adhesives in an industrial setup.

From this labthat is placed in a beautiful region, we work closely together with our ProductDevelopment Team in our headquarters in Düsseldorf and support our ApplicationEngineers and Sales representatives globally.

Dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

Lab work to prepare wooden samples using professional wood working machines, run tests, evaluate adhesive performance acc.

to standard QC-procedures and with self-developed tests

• Drive own application technology projects and support Product Development
• Documentation and support for global team
• Support maintenance of lab application devices

YOUR SKILLS

• Bachelor or Master degree in the field of wood technology, cabinet maker or carpenter is a plus
• 3 years professional experience, out of which +2 years successful track record in the wood industry
• Integrative personality with entrepreneurial flair, detective curiosity, with proven leadership skills and evidence of successful execution of complex projects
• Highly international with the ability to build networks globally across different cultures
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Fluency in German and English, additional languages in major markets is a plus
• Chemical knowledge is an advantage

OUR OFFER

• The position is based at our Application Center in Switzerland, Sempach Station
• Flexible Working conditions (incl. Home-office)
• Development, training and professional growth opportunities on-the-job in an international 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 welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.