Scientist / Expert Coating (all gender)

ALPLA INC.; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ALPLA INC. in Vorarlberg seeks a Scientist / Expert Coating to bridge research and industrial application by developing barrier solutions that transform ideas into scalable products and processes.

You will investigate coating and barrier technologies, develop lab-to-prototype solutions, and optimize materials, equipment, and process parameters while collaborating with research institutes and development partners to advance sustainable packaging.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in coating development or a comparable area.
• Strong knowledge of polymers, coating technologies, and application processes.
• Experience in research, laboratory, or product development environments.

Aufgaben

• Investigate and evaluate different coating and barrier technologies.
• Develop and optimize coating solutions from laboratory scale to prototype stage.
• Select and assess raw materials, application equipment, and process parameters.
• Improve interaction between coatings and fiber-based materials to enhance functionality.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate R&D trials independently.
• Characterize coating formulations and barrier systems using analytical methods.
• Collaborate with research institutes, suppliers, and development partners.
• Support innovation initiatives and funding programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to intellectual property and patent-related activities.

Kenntnisse

Coating development

Hands-on mentality

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Ausbildung

Polymer Engineering

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Jobbeschreibung

Hard / Vorarlberg / Austria /Technology Development/Full time

Develop the next generation of sustainable packaging solutions

At ALPLA, we are shaping innovative packaging solutions for a more sustainable future. Within our Fiber Packaging development activities, we focus on technologies that enhance the performance of fiber-based packaging. As a Scientist / Expert Coating, you will bridge research and industrial application by developing barrier solutions that transform innovative ideas into scalable products and processes.

• Investigate and evaluate different coating and barrier technologies
• Develop and optimize coating solutions from laboratory scale to prototype stage
• Select and assess raw materials, application equipment, and process parameters
• Improve the interaction between coatings and fiber-based materials to enhance functionality and performance
• Plan, execute, and evaluate R&D trials independently
• Characterize coating formulations and barrier systems using appropriate analytical methods
• Collaborate closely with research institutes, suppliers, and development partners
• Support innovation initiatives and funding programs
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Contribute to intellectual property and patent-related activities

What makes you great

• Degree inPolymer Engineering,Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Several years of experience in coating development or a comparable area
• Strong knowledge of polymers, coating technologies, and application processes
• Experience in research, laboratory, or product development environments
• Confident handling of experimental design, data analysis, and technical documentation
• Strong hands-on mentality combined with a structured and analytical approach
• Interest in innovation, new technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration

What you can expect working with us

• The opportunity to shape the future of sustainable packaging
• Work on cutting-edge Fiber Packaging technologies
• Collaborate with international research institutes and industry experts
• A high level of ownership and creative freedom
• Ongoing professional and personal development
• Flexible working opportunities within our mobile working guidelines
• An open, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment

Legally mandatory note: In line with the minimum salary stipulated in the collective agreement, the actual salary for this position is based on professional qualifications and experience.