About this Scientist III role at H.B. Fuller
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 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 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: Sr Scientist I
Location: Shirwal,
Position Overview
H.B. Fuller seeks a Senior Scientist I, Engineering Adhesives to lead innovation, technology strategy, and product development for Reactive Adhesives (Epoxy, MMA, Anaerobic) and/or MS/STP and Silicone platforms. Based in Shirwal, India, this role drives the innovation roadmap, leads complex development programs, and supports commercialization of new technologies. The position serves as a technical leader, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver market-driven solutions and sustainable business growth.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and execute technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Lead product, process, and technology innovation programs using Stage Gate methodology
- Identify market opportunities through customer, industry, and competitive analysis
- Drive commercialization, scale-up, and technology transfer to manufacturing
- Provide advanced technical support for key customer projects and escalations
- Build and maintain intellectual property through patents and proprietary technologies
- Mentor scientists and engineers to strengthen technical capabilities
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational excellence standards
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science with 12+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 10+ years; or PhD with 7+ years
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale R&D and innovation programs
- Expertise in applying scientific principles to complex adhesive technology challenges
- Strong project management, technical writing, and presentation skills
- Authorization to work in India and ability to travel up to 20% as required
Preferred Requirements
- Deep expertise in Epoxy, MMA, Anaerobic, MS/STP, or Silicone adhesive technologies
- Proven success in product development, scale-up, and commercialization
- Experience with manufacturing processes and adhesive application systems
- Strong business acumen with a track record of identifying and delivering market-driven innovations
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.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
