R&D and TS&D Laboratory specialist (f/m/d)

DuPont; Freienbach; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

DuPont is seeking an R&D and TS&D Laboratory specialist in Freienbach, Switzerland. This role requires expertise in polyurethane and silane chemistry, essential for developing adhesive technologies. Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration, ensuring safety compliance, and managing localization projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemistry or Material Science, and proficiency in English and German. The position offers the chance to work on meaningful innovations that benefit people worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in polyurethane-based adhesive technologies and automotive sector applications.
• Proficient in English and German; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the advancement of adhesive technologies ensuring product specifications.
• Collaborate across functions for product development and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and industry standards.
• Support localization and raw material sourcing projects.
• Provide technical support for technology transfer to manufacturing sites.

Skills

Polyurethane chemistry

Silane chemistry

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or related field

Tools

JMP

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

Job description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers

We are hiring a R&D and TS&D Laboratory specialist to join our Automotive Adhesives R&D team based in Freienbach.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Advancing Adhesive Technologies: This role demands deep expertise in polyurethane and silane chemistry, automotive manufacturing standards, material compatibility, and performance requirements to ensure adhesive products meet precise specifications. It also requires proficiency in adhesive testing methods and equipment, as well as a thorough understanding of OEM and Tier supplier quality standards within the transportation sector.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communication and collaboration between different functions (such as sales, marketing, production, engineering, and quality assurance) is crucial for the successful development of new products, the improvement of mechanical testing procedures, the marketing of adhesive products, and the handling of customer complaints with troubleshooting.
• Compliance with Safety Standards: It is essential for this role to ensure that all developed products comply with relevant safety regulations and industry standards. This compliance is crucial not only for legal reasons but also for the safety and satisfaction of end-users.
• Support Raw Material Double Sourcing Projects: To ensure supply security and cost optimization, it is critical to qualify multiple raw material alternatives. In this role, you will provide technical guidance to Procurement and Product Management, coordinate raw material analyses, and oversee the qualification of new raw material sources for adhesives.
• Support Localization Projects: This role will support localization efforts tailored to specific customers particularly. This may cover adapting products to meet local regulatory requirements and market preferences. Provide support for scale-up activities during commercial product launch and oversee manufacturing processes.
• Technology Transfer: This role will provide technical support to manufacturing teams to facilitate the seamless transfer of products and processes to new production sites.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or a related technical field is required.
• Proven experience in polyurethane-based adhesive technologies and a solid understanding of adhesive applications in transportation, particularly within the automotive sector.
• Proficient in English and German; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.
• Must possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving capabilities and technical knowledge in service operations.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and exceptional interpersonal skills to foster collaboration effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage actively with production and quality assurance teams to drive improvements. Work closely with the engineering team to enhance mechanical testing processes.
• Execute practical lab work in compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety standards.
• Familiarity with software for statistical analysis and data visualization such as JMP, understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE) principles, and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Capable of troubleshooting and resolving technical claims utilizing skills in analytical material characterization.
• Demonstrated capability to design and implement new testing methodologies to address emerging technical challenges. Skilled in identifying gaps in existing evaluation processes, creating robust and reliable test protocols, and ensuring accurate quantification of novel performance parameters.

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