Development Chemist R&D Silicones

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Title: Development Chemist R&D Silicones

Location: Pirmasens, Germany, Onsite

Position Overview

As a Development Chemist - R&D Silicones, you will develop and optimize silicone-based sealants and adhesives for a wide range of industrial applications, including construction, automotive, insulating glass, transportation, and renewable energy markets. You will be responsible for formulation development, laboratory testing, and supporting the successful scale-up of new products from laboratory to commercial production. Working in a cross-functional and international environment, you will play a key role in driving innovation, supporting customers, and delivering high-performance solutions that meet market and business needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and evaluate laboratory formulations.

• Perform product testing and assess application suitability and performance requirements.

• Support scale-up activities from laboratory development to manufacturing and commercial production.

• Improve and maintain existing products throughout their lifecycle.

• Evaluate and qualify new raw materials.

• Define technical specifications, quality parameters, and inspection plans for raw materials and finished products.

• Support the maintenance and organization of laboratory infrastructure, equipment, and test instruments to ensure efficient and safe R&D operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Quality, EHS, Product Management, Operations, Technical Service, and Sales.

• Investigate and support the resolution of customer complaints and technical issues.

• Prepare technical reports, maintain project documentation, and communicate development.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, or graduate engineer with chemical / process engineering orientation.

• Strong understanding of chemistry, materials science, and product formulation principles.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical evaluation skills.

• Ability to manage projects and formulation activities independently in a structured manner.

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.

• Very good German and English communication skills, both written and spoken. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in the formulation, development, or application of industrial adhesives and sealants.

• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods, analytical techniques, and product performance evaluation.

• Customer-facing experience and the ability to translate application requirements into technical solutions.

• Proficiency with SAP S/4HANA.

• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

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