StepStone

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Job Description
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.

Dare to make an impact?


  • We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Data Analytics and Modeling Specialist to join our Digital Twin and Data Analytics team. This central R&D team supports the development of digital twins and data analytics across all Henkel Adhesive Technologies
  • Lead and support data analytics and modeling projects, empowering Product Development, Production, and Technical Customer Service
  • Keep abreast of new AI solutions and initiatives to support product innovation
  • Analyze complex processes to optimize material performance in applications
  • Develop, implement, and deploy data and theory-based modeling methods to add value to Henkel's Adhesive Technologies
  • Integrate modeling methods of various detail (system, process, components, materials) linking to live data streams and databases to create digital twins
  • Share specialized knowledge within the organization and consult with Adhesive Business Units on statistics and data analytics
  • Participate actively in global cross-functional teams and engage with customers. Shape the future of new material development by offering AI solutions to innovation leveraging existing data
  • Collaborate with Universities and Research Institutions

  • PhD or Master's degree in in an Engineering Discipline/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Data Science/ or a related field
  • 5 years of experience in delivering Data Analytic results and products
  • Proficient in data analytics and modeling, including modern machine learning approaches
  • Familiar with scripting or programming tools (e.g. Python, R, Matlab) and basic understanding of cloud infrastructure services (Azure, GCP, AWS, etc.)
  • Knowledge of experimental design (DOE) provided by tools such as Minitab or JMP
  • Strong collaboration & communication skills, and a team player mindset
  • Fluent in English

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.


  • Smart work / Flexible working arrangements
  • Development opportunities
  • Corporate social responsibility programs
  • Performance Bonus & Incentives
  • Company Pension Schemes
  • Employee Share Plan
  • Insurances & Services
  • My Henkel Bike
  • Health & Social Services
  • Fitness with Urban Sports Club
  • On-site Canteens & Restaurants

Note: Perks might vary depending on the job grade.

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