R&D Operations Scientist - Mineral Processing & Data-Driven

Omya; Egerkingen; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Omya in Switzerland seeks a scientist/engineer to lead mineral processing and characterization projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will work with additives including dispersants, grinding aids, rheology modifiers and binders across processes such as wet grinding, dry grinding, surface modification, spray drying, slurry stabilization, granulation and high-temperature expansion.

Demonstrate strong process understanding to identify improvement opportunities, implement

Qualifikationen

• University Degree in Science or Engineering Field.
• Fluent in English and German, both spoken and written.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Will work on-site with up to one day remote per week.
• Ability to perform practical laboratory work and data-driven analysis.

Aufgaben

• Translate stakeholders' requests into well-defined work packages.
• Plan, execute, and analyze experiments.
• Guide and support technicians in daily tasks.
• Provide troubleshooting support to production plants as needed.
• Maintain documentation, prepare reports and procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on new product development and process optimization.
• Develop value-creating solutions for defined problems.
• Understand trends and technical needs; apply Omya IP processes.
• Demonstrate high SHE standards and Omya values.

Kenntnisse

English

German

Independent work

Teamwork

AI/ML awareness

Ausbildung

University degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

Statistical design

Jobbeschreibung

Omya in Switzerland seeks a scientist/engineer to lead mineral processing and characterization projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will work with additives including dispersants, grinding aids, rheology modifiers and binders across processes such as wet grinding, dry grinding, surface modification, spray drying, slurry stabilization, granulation and high-temperature expansion.

Demonstrate strong process understanding to identify improvement opportunities, implement