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.
Application Engineer for Engineered Wood Adhesives, 80-100% (d/f/m)
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Application Engineer for Engineered Wood Adhesives, 80-100% (d/f/m)
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About this position
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Through our Engineered Wood business, we drive a transformation in the construction industry where sustainable buildings from engineered wood replace traditional materials such as concrete and steel. Henkel’s high-tech adhesives are crucial to produce safe and sustainable engineered wood, and thus helping a significant reduction in the buildings’ carbon footprint.
In our new Application Center in Sempach Station, Switzerland, we have the unique possibility to test, certify and demonstrate our adhesives in an industrial setup. From this lab that is placed in a beautiful region, we work closely together with our Product Development Team in our headquarters in Düsseldorf and support our Application Engineers and Sales representatives globally.
What you'll do
- 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
What makes you a good fit
- 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.
JOB ID: 24072928
Job Locations: Switzerland, Lucerne, Sempach Station
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-CH@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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