Job Description
About this Position We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Product Development Specialist to join our team in the development of cutting-edge Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs). This role focuses on designing, formulating, and optimizing materials that enhance thermal management in applications such as electronics, renewable energy, and telecommunications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in materials science, thermal conductivity, and product development processes.
What you'll do- Formulation, and testing of new thermal interface materials (e.g., thermal pastes, pads, adhesives, and gels).
- Identify and explore novel material compositions to improve thermal performance, mechanical properties, and reliability.
- Conduct material testing for thermal conductivity, viscosity, mechanical properties, and durability under various conditions.
- Manage multiple product development projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and market needs.
- Work cross-functionally with application engineering, production, and marketing teams to bring products from concept to commercialization.
- Define product specifications, timelines, and ensuring project milestones are met.
- Develop and maintain test methods for product validation and quality assurance.
- Analyze failure modes and implement improvements to enhance product performance.
- Collaborate with customers to understand application requirements and provide tailored solutions.
- Monitor industry trends and advancements in thermal management materials.
- Active interaction with suppliers to source raw materials and optimize formulations
What makes you a good fit - Minimum 3 years of experience in product development, with a focus on thermal interface materials or related fields.
- Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field (PhD preferred).
- Strong knowledge of thermal conductivity mechanisms, material science principles, and polymer formulations.
- Hands-on experience with material characterization techniques (e.g., thermal conductivity testers, rheometers, TGA/DSC).
- Familiarity with thermal management requirements for electronics, or renewable energy applications
Some perks of joining Henkel- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally 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.
