Materials Scientist in Deutschland bei Listgrove Ltd

Listgrove Ltd

Sector: Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Function: R&D/Technical/Engineering

Location: Germany

Ref: HS/58958-2

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Materials Engineer
Based in Neustadt bei Coburg, Germany

Job ref: HS /58958-2

The Client:

A world leader in the energy and telecom cable system industry; with a global presence and over 140 years of experience.

The Role:

Research, development and optimization of rubber, thermoplastic and elastomer compounds as well as insulation and sheathing materials.
Responsible for the design of experiments, testing and documentation.
Evaluating the development of samples in the R&D Centre.
Improve and develop new rubber formulations, including:
Examine technical feasibility in relation to customer enquiries.
Developing research and experimental methods.
Maintain an efficient documentation process for all experiments.
Report progress back to management and communicate test results back to customers.
Liaising with customers in relation to feedback and coordinating internally.
Development of specifications of new compounds/ products, managing the quality and process parameters.
Obtain knowledge from multiple sources and be the technical point of contact for the laboratory, production as well as sales and management; technical support includes:
Execute and follow up lab and production tests.
Create and maintain technical data sheets, comparative charts and tables.
Gain an insight into current production processes and techniques through interaction with production.
Participate in cross-division support activities by providing technical advice and working collaboratively with production, quality, cable design and product management.
Implementation and monitoring of development projects.
Approval of materials and compounds.
Definition of material and process engineering parameters.

Candidate Profile:

Prior work experience in a technical role and/or degree educated, specialising in chemistry, materials, or a relevant subject.
Technical expertise relating to rubber is desired but non-essential – knowledge can be developed.
Formulation development, testing and optimization experience.
Language requirement, German (Native or Fluent) and English (Professional or better)
Passionate about chemistry, a real curious individual who likes to develop new ideas and think in innovative and creative ways.
Able to provide technical support in all functional areas.
Systematic and independent way of working.
Excellent communication in writing and speaking.
Willingness to eventual work, across multiple locations; locally and within Europe.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Haydn Spires
Haydn.Spires@listgrove.com
+441789 207070

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