What are the responsibilities and job description for the Henkel Rotational Program (HRP) - Application Engineering Track position at Henkel?
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. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.
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Program Overview
HRP is a 24-month rotational program for Adhesive Technologies. The program is designed to attract and develop a talent pipeline with accelerated knowledge of Henkel gained through immersive learning experiences, that leads to diverse career opportunities across our Adhesives business in the United States.
During the program you will:
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's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.
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! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.
Dare to make an impact?
Program Overview
HRP is a 24-month rotational program for Adhesive Technologies. The program is designed to attract and develop a talent pipeline with accelerated knowledge of Henkel gained through immersive learning experiences, that leads to diverse career opportunities across our Adhesives business in the United States.
During the program you will:
- Be exposed to diverse aspects of the Adhesives business through rotations, in different business units and divisions.
- Work on exciting tasks and own projects
- Participate in individually tailored learning sessions that ensure your professional development.
- Receive high level of visibility and guidance from a mentor, subject matter experts and senior leaders throughout the program.
- You will support the technical needs of our customers through lab-based and customer-facing projects and activities, such as performance validation and data generation for new product introductions, designing test methods for new applications, and much more.
- You will spend approximately 8 months in each rotation where you will be exposed to multiple adhesive technologies and different customer markets.
- You will work with cross-functional colleagues in functions like sales, product development, marketing, and others to solve key technical challenges for our customers.
- Mobility is required. You will be required to relocate for your rotations to different Henkel Corporate sites during your 24-month program. Locations are based on business need and will be at one of our Henkel Corporate locations. Your first rotational location will be announced prior to your start date (Rocky Hill, CT, Madison Heights, MI, Bridgewater, NJ). At the end of the program, based on performance, you may be offered your next exciting role in one of our business units where the knowledge and expertise learned through the program will propel your career forward.
- BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry or similar degree required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Problem solving and analytical thinking skills required.
- Demonstrated academic achievement (3.0 or above is preferred).
- Demonstrated leadership ability and collaboration within teams (previous internship/co-op experience is preferred).
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Available for full-time employment in July 2025.
- Salary range will be $70,000 – 75,000.
- Position does not offer immigration sponsorship or support.
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's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.
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! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
