Career I, Product Development

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions is seeking a candidate in Frankfurt. The role involves compiling documents, conducting laboratory tests, and evaluating materials. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and relevant R&D experience. The company values communication skills and offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• 1-2 years of professional experience in R&D of glass or ceramics.
• Proficiency in English and German (B2 level).
• Knowledge of materials analysis techniques.

Aufgaben

• Compiling documents and auxiliary materials.
• Conducting and analyzing laboratory tests.
• Preparing and evaluating test results.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Intercultural competence

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Inorganic Chemistry or related technical field

Tools

Scanning electron microscopy

XRD

XRF

Thermal analysis

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Main tasks:

• Compiling documents and auxiliary and operating materials (e.g. solvents, raw materials, standard samples, etc.)
• Conceptual collaboration on new test procedures
• Adaptation of test equipment in coordination with the laboratory manager.
• Preparation, execution and evaluation of complex preparative tasks
• Checking technical documents
• Carrying out, analyzing and evaluating laboratory work and tests
• Preparation of firing samples
• Measuring, evaluating and, if necessary, calculating physical and chemical material properties after selecting the appropriate measurement methods (e.g. rheology measurements, physical properties before and after firing, chemical resistance, color measurement)
• Carrying out and calculating chemical reactions
• Processing complaints
• Testing and optimizing raw materials, products and test methods
• Carrying out and evaluating production and/or customer trials
• Preparing, evaluating and analyzing test results and presenting the test results
• Adapting recipes (recipe changes / creation)
  
  

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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