Career I, Product Development

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join Vibrantz Technologies as a Product Development specialist in Frankfurt. Ideal for entry-level scientists, this hands-on lab role involves R&D on materials for automotive and architectural applications, with strong emphasis on teamwork and international collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• 1-2 years experience in research and development of glass or ceramics.
• Knowledge of materials analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in English and B2 level German.

Aufgaben

• Design and evaluate lab trials for R&D projects.
• Characterize materials using analytical methods.
• Cooperate with global colleagues to support product development.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Intercultural competence

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Inorganic Chemistry or related field

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscopy

XRD

XRF

Thermal analysis

Dilatometry

Jobbeschreibung

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About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies (“Vibrantz” or “Company”) is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees’ heads, hands and - uniquely - their hearts.

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies (“Vibrantz” or “Company”) is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees’ heads, hands and - uniquely - their hearts.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.

As part of our Inorganic Colors R&D team, you’ll play a key role in developing and optimizing new products for the automotive and architectural glazing sectors. This is a hands-on lab-based role ideal for early-career scientists eager to grow in a collaborative, international environment.

Main tasks:

• Design, conduct and evaluate complex lab trials for current R&D projects
• Characterize materials using various analytical methods such as SEM, XRD, XRF, thermal analysis, rheometry
• Optimize processes by evaluating raw materials, products and test methods
• Adapt products and technical solutions to meet customer specifications
• Cooperate closely with colleagues and production facilities worldwide to support existing products or implement newly developed ones
• Document, interpret, and present test results and ideas both internally and externally
  
  

Required Skills:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Inorganic Chemistry or a related technical field.
• A professional experience of 1-2 years preferably in research and development of glass, glass ceramics or ceramics.
• Knowledge of materials analysis and validation using techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, XRD, XRF, thermal analysis, hot stage microscopy and dilatometry
• Communication skills, systematic way of working, analytical thinking, time management, ability to work in a team, organizational skills, intercultural competence
• Proficiency in English (written and oral) and communication skills in German to at least B2 level to communicate with the German speaking team
  
  

Location

Germany - Frankfurt

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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