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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.
Specialist Product Development & Research
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About this Position
We are seeking a Scientist/Senior Scientist with strong expertise in developing and applying high‑performance protective coatings for Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) environments. The role involves formulating advanced waterborne and solvent-borne systems, optimizing surface preparation, and ensuring superior corrosion, wear, chemical, and thermal protection. The candidate will work at the intersection of materials science and field application, driving next‑generation solutions across areas such as wear protection, corrosion resistance, thermal insulation, and smart materials. This position offers the opportunity to lead end‑to‑end product development—from formulation to testing, scale-up, and commercialization.
What you´ll do
- Formulate and optimize epoxy, PU, acrylic, phenolic & hybrid coatings.
- Develop coatings for corrosion protection, wear resistance, chemical resistance.
- Oversee application via airless, air‑assisted & plural‑component systems.
- Troubleshoot coating defects (blistering, pinholing, sagging, adhesion, curing).
- Conduct testing as per ASTM / ISO / AMPP standards.
- Perform corrosion, adhesion, hardness, viscosity & weathering tests.
- Use FTIR, DSC, TGA, microscopy, SEM for analysis.
What makes you a good fit
- Minimum experience of 5 years.
- Qualification - Ph.D./ Chemistry and Polymer science, Material Science. Masters can be considered
- Coating formulation (waterborne & solvent‑borne)
- Surface preparation (AMPP/ISO standards)
- Industrial spray application
- Failure analysis & troubleshooting
- Corrosion testing & material characterization
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
- Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
- Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
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.
JOB ID: 26092136
Job Locations: India, Maharashtra, Pune
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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, our recommendation is to 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 our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. 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 in 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.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.