Materialentwickler (m/w/d)
Core
Develop and optimize elastomeric material formulations and adhesion systems for composite materials, ensuring scalable production and quality across global manufacturing sites.
Role type
Senior IC materials development engineer (elastomers/composites)
Builds
High-performance drive belts and composite materials for machinery, automotive, and household appliance industries
Domain
Manufacturing / Materials Science / Elastomers
Required skills
Elastomer formulation, composite material development, scale-up from lab to production, rubber mixing processes, failure analysis, experimental design, cross-functional project management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of additives and coupling agents, experience with production equipment (internal mixers, rollerheads, calenders), continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
Internal mixers, rollerhead systems, calenders, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize elastomeric material formulations and adhesion systems; Lead scale-up of lab mixtures to production lines; Introduce new mixtures at production sites and support initial sampling; Support production with material-related questions and defect analysis; Develop and establish new lab methods for rubber mixture characterization; Contribute to continuous improvement through systematic testing and documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC