Application Engineer / Technical Manager – Home and Fabric Care (m / f / d)

AMSilk GmbH | Biotech Materials; München; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AMSilk GmbH is seeking a talented Application Engineer to develop innovative formulations for household cleaning applications. The successful candidate will work closely with R&D and sales to ensure compliance and performance of the company's biotech ingredients. Join us in making a sustainable impact with cutting-edge materials!

Leistungen

Subsidized public transportation

Childcare support

Company health program

Lunch provisions

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in formulation development or technical support.
• Experience in household cleaning or specialty chemicals industry.
• Willingness to travel for customer support and events.

Aufgaben

• Design and optimize cleaning product formulations.
• Conduct laboratory tests to assess cleaning efficacy.
• Collaborate with R&D and sales team for new solutions.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Communication

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Surfactants

Enzymes

Jobbeschreibung

Society stands at a tipping point, and we all will be affected. There is a need for change, and there is a strong demand for sustainable products that are not based on fossil fuels. By replacing existing unsustainable materials, the AMSilk team is able to make a true change in many industries. Our vision is to enable true change through intelligent biotech materials.

Of course, this won't happen overnight. It needs talented people like you. As an Application Engineer (m / f / d), you will be responsible for developing lead formulations that demonstrate the performance and benefits of the company's ingredients in household cleaning applications.

You will design and optimize formulations, conduct performance testing, and generate data-protected evidence to demonstrate the benefits of the ingredients in the intended applications. You will be responsible for the successful launch of Consumer Care Solutions products. Working closely with R&D, sales, and customers, you will ensure that the company's ingredients deliver measurable benefits in terms of cleaning performance, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

Do you want to be a pioneer and build a new business with us? Want to make a difference?

Then you've come to the right place.

Your responsibilities and impact within AMSilk include:

• Design and optimize cleaning product formulations using the company's ingredients to ensure high performance, stability, and cost-effectiveness
• Provide technical guidance to customers, helping them integrate the company's ingredients into their formulations and troubleshooting any application challenges
• Conduct laboratory tests to assess cleaning efficacy, consumer benefits, and compatibility with other formulation components
• Collaborate with R&D & Sales, and work closely with internal teams to develop new ingredient solutions, support sales with technical presentations, and provide hands-on training to customers
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events to showcase technical expertise
• Stay updated on market trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to help position the company’s ingredients competitively
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., REACH, EPA, EU Ecolabel) and assist customers in meeting sustainability and regulatory requirements

Your areas of knowledge and expertise are:

• Master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Formulation Science, or a related field
• 7+ years in formulation development, application testing, or technical support within the household cleaning, surfactants, or specialty chemicals industry
• Relevant work experience in large companies and international environments throughout Europe, as well as experience working in different cultural environments
• Knowledge of surfactants, enzymes, solvents, and other key ingredients used in home care formulations
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in formulation challenges and ingredient compatibility
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers, R&D, and sales teams
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, conferences, and trade shows as needed

We would love to have you in our team if you:

• Enjoy teamwork and collaboration
• Have a good sense of humor
• Are bold, creative, and think outside the box
• Live a solutions-driven approach and have a pragmatic working style
• Are willing to learn something new every day

What you can expect from us:

• At AMSilk, we believe in providing a well-rounded benefits package that takes care of our employees' health, wealth, and work/life balance. We subsidize public transportation, childcare, and lunch, and offer a company health program to help our employees stay healthy and happy
• We offer challenging work in a fast-paced environment and provide full support to help you expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and reach your full potential throughout your career journey
• A community that is both diverse and inclusive, where teammates feel empowered to share their ideas and work together creatively

About us

AMSilk is the world's first industrial supplier of smart biotech materials by applying an outstanding technology platform based on silk proteins. AMSilk turns man-made proteins into silk formulations including fiber, hydrogels, and silk powder for applications in the textile industry, as well as for medical devices and consumer goods. All AMSilk materials are created with an end of life in mind, being completely vegan, biodegradable, using renewable plant-based carbon, with no microplastics.