Application Lab Technician (f/m/x) with focus on extrusion

Anton Paar TorqueTec (formerly Brabender); Duisburg; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company parking

e-bike leasing

Good public transportation access

Corporate benefits

Free beverages

Company events

Employee sports clubs

Zusammenfassung

Anton Paar TorqueTec in Duisburg invites a technically oriented professional to join the extrusion, compounding and materials testing team. You will plan laboratory tests, optimize processes, and support international customers with robust application solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation, interdisciplinary collaboration with Product Management, Sales, R&D and Service, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a global leader in metrology and process

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical/scientific field (e.g., plastics or chemical engineering).
• Experience in plastics processing, extrusion, compounding, mixing, or rheology is a plus.
• Hands-on experimental mindset and interest in solving technical problems.
• Independent, structured, and analytical working style.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Very good German and good English language skills.

Aufgaben

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct lab tests on extrusion, compounding, and mixing processes.
• Process customer measurements in the application lab and develop solutions.
• Develop new applications and optimize existing processes.
• Contribute to product development and validation in projects.
• Manage technical projects and document results.
• Prepare application reports and customer documentation.
• Provide training and demonstrations to customers.
• Support international customers and sales teams with technical questions.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, R&D, Service, and Software Development.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or scientific field

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Anton Paar TorqueTec was founded in Duisburg in 1923 under the name Brabender and is a leading global manufacturer of metrological and process engineering solutions for quality testing of various raw materials, as well as for the development and optimization of products, formulations, methods, and processes. As a renowned supplier of instruments and equipment for testing various material properties, the company is known for high-quality and durable measurement and process technology. The equipment is used in a wide range of applications, from laboratory setups to small-batch production in quality assurance as well as in research and development.

Company Description

Anton Paar TorqueTec was founded in Duisburg in 1923 under the name Brabender and is a leading global manufacturer of metrological and process engineering solutions for quality testing of various raw materials, as well as for the development and optimization of products, formulations, methods, and processes. As a renowned supplier of instruments and equipment for testing various material properties, the company is known for high-quality and durable measurement and process technology. The equipment is used in a wide range of applications, from laboratory setups to small-batch production in quality assurance as well as in research and development.

Job Description

• Extrusion & Compounding: You will plan, coordinate, and conduct laboratory tests on extrusion, compounding, and mixing processes, and evaluate the results.
• Customer Applications: You will process customer and contract measurements in the application lab and develop solutions for challenging real-world problems.
• Application Development: You will develop new applications and methods and optimize existing processes for various materials and customer requirements.
• Product Development & Validation: You will contribute your application expertise to development projects, define technical requirements, and conduct tests and product validations under realistic conditions.
• Project Management: You will take responsibility for technical projects and work packages - from defining objectives and planning, through coordinating the relevant interfaces, to on-time implementation and documentation of the results.
• Technical Documentation: You will present test results in a clear and understandable manner and prepare application reports as well as technical documentation for customers and the sales team.
• Training & Demonstration: You will share your expertise in customer training sessions, internal training programs, and equipment demonstrations.
• Technical Customer Support: You will support international customers and sales teams with technical and application-related questions - from the initial inquiry to the right solution.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: You will work closely with Product Management, Sales, R&D, Service, and Software Development, and directly incorporate insights from the lab and customer projects into the further development of our solutions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a technical or scientific field, such as plastics engineering, process engineering, polymer engineering, materials science, chemical engineering or a comparable qualification
• Ideally, practical experience in plastics processing, particularly in extrusion, compounding, mixing, or rheology
• Enthusiasm for experimental laboratory work and a passion for investigating technical relationships through hands-on experimentation
• Interest in developing concrete technical solutions and applications based on customer requirements
• An independent, structured, and analytical approach to work, as well as a passion for driving your own projects forward
• Strong communication skills and a passion for collaborating in interdisciplinary and international teams
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, for example for customer training, technical projects or trade shows
• Very good written and spoken German and good written and spoken English

Additional Information

• Diverse responsibilities and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth at an internationally active company
• A dynamic and open corporate culture with short decision-making paths and direct access to senior management
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development
• Attractive compensation package, single-shift operation, 40-hour workweek, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation per year
• Company parking, e-bike leasing, and good public transportation access
• Corporate benefits, free beverages, company events, and employee sports clubs