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Senior Product/Process Development Engineer

Henkel Corporation
Brandon, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product/Process Development Engineer position at Henkel Corporation?

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

  • The Sr Product/Process Development Engineer is primarily responsible for scale-up activities, process implementation and product/packaging introduction in domestic and international manufacturing sites of newly developed thermal interface materials for automotive applications.
  • Liaise closely with product development, manufacturing, quality and SHE departments on new process definition for products designed for top tier companies in the automotive sector.
  • Drive assessment of technical feasibility/challenges for proposed technology or product changes.
  • Anticipate risks and address issues proactively or raise them to team early on for a complete design for manufacturing brief.
  • Execute mixing/packaging activities at the pilot scale, support production trials and use scientific approach to understand relationship between raw materials, process and final product parameters.
  • Define success criteria for new product production, conduct process documentation and act as technical expert at the manufacturing site to facilitate the transfer of technology knowledge and best operation practices.
  • Presents scale-up reports to management and external customers.


What makes you a good fit

  • Minimum a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.
  • At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in process development.
  • Knowledge of polymer science, including polymer chemistry, structure property relationships, rheology, bulk and adhesive mechanics of soft materials.
  • This is a fully onsite role that could require monthly travel to Cannon Falls, MN. Additional travel (~20%) to other manufacturing sites may be needed as well


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 for this role is $ 77,400.00 - $ 88,000.00 . This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

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.

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.

JOB ID: 26090543

Job Locations: United States, SD, Brandon, SD

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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How is work at Henkel

About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 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.

Salary : $77,400 - $88,000

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