What is the salary for the Principal Process Engineer role at Henkel?

The listed annual base salary range is $115K–$150K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Henkel sponsor H-1B visas?

Henkel has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Principal Process Engineer role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Principal Process Engineer role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Cleveland, OH.

How many years of experience does this Principal Process Engineer role require?

The posting calls for 2–10 years of relevant experience.

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Principal Process Engineer

Henkel · Cleveland, OH4w agoverified 20 h ago

$115k – $150kfrom the posting

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (561 that show pay).

Improve safety, quality and productivity of chemical/adhesive manufacturing processes

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Process ownership inside the Adhesive Technologies unit behind Loctite — adhesives and sealants at full manufacturing scale.

Might not be for you. Up to 40% travel and plant-floor work; scope is process improvement, not formulation or bench R&D.

Bench and deskGeneralist BS acceptableSenior hires only

Adjacent materials roleadhesives, sealants and functional coatings; improve the safety, quality, or productivity of the chemical processes

H-1B filings

Henkel filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead Application Engineer, Product Development Chemist, Sr. Scientist Pd & Research. Median filed pay: $103K a year.

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Seniority: Senior
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 2–10 yrs
Industry: Chemicals
Role: Process Engineering

Materials

Adhesives385 roles Sealants113 roles Coatings397 roles

Benefits

student loan reimbursementtuition reimbursementemployee share plan

Role details

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

Executes engineering processes ensuring that quality products are delivered on-time at competitive cost
Liaises with other stakeholders to provide professional support and advice
Proactively designs and implements projects to improve the safety, quality, or productivity of the chemical processes in areas of expertise.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technical development and trends in the field of expertise

What makes you a good fit

BS or higher degree in chemical engineering required
2-10 years experience in the chemical process industries preferred
Work experience supporting chemical manufacturing required
Ability to hold high level technology and project discussions with internal stakeholders
Ability to multitask effectively so as to execute more than one project at the same time
Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time and function in a manufacturing plant environment

Some benefits of joining Henkel

Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $115,000.00 and $150,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

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, 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. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.