Injection Molding Engineer

LG Chem Europe GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Chem Europe GmbH in Frankfurt is seeking an Injection Molding Engineer (m/f/d) to strengthen the European team. You will prepare samples, run molding experiments, and document results in German and English while ensuring equipment readiness and data integrity.

Ideal candidates have formal training in polymer processing or Kunststofftechnik and hands-on experience in molding environments, with strong teamwork and practical problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Completed training in injection molding or polymer processing
• Experience in an injection molding environment or mold making preferred
• Fluent English and German; proficient with MS Office

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and pre-dry materials for injection molding experiments
• Check supporting lines (air, electricity, water) for experiments
• Execute injection molding experiments on various materials (ABS, PO, EP)
• Process test requests in the laboratory
• Operate injection molding machines, evaluate data, back up data
• Maintain injection molding equipment for reliable operation
• Document test results in German and English
• Support workflow improvements and participate in global project meetings

Skills

Teamwork

English

German

MS Office

Communication

Education

Ausbildung Kunststofftechnik or similar

Tools

MS Office

Injection molding machinery

Job description

"We connect science to life for a better future."\

LG Chem Europe GmbH is part of the global chemical group LG Chem Ltd. The business areas are Advanced Materials, Life Science and Petrochemicals. LG Chem Europe GmbH is the sales office for products of the aesthetic industry and technical plastics throughout Europe. The corporate headquarter is in Seoul (South Korea) and more than 19,500 employees work for LG Chem worldwide. LG Chem is part of the LG Group with 63 corporate units and 280,000 employees worldwide.

For our European Business Group, we are looking for an Injection Molding Engineer (m/f/d) in our Frankfurt office to strengthen our team as soon as possible:

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of samples and material pre-drying for injection molding experiment
• Checking the connected line (Air, Electricity, Water) for injection molding experiment
• Execution of injection molding experiment for various material (e.g. ABS, PO, EP)
• Responsible processing of test requests in the laboratory
• Operation of injection molding machine & data evaluation and data backup
• Maintenance of injection molding machine for use at all time
• Documentation of test results in German and English
• Participation in the optimization and improvement of workflows in the laboratory
• Participation in global, multidisciplinary project meetings

Experience Requirements / Competencies:

• Successfully completed training as an injection molding assistant or Polymer processing (Ausbildung Kunststofftechnik or comparable)
• Working experience at injection molding company or Mold maker will be preferred
• Practical and theoretical knowledge in injection molding process & Mold design
• Enjoyment of technology as well as commitment and creativity
• Ability to work in a team as a communicative and engaging personality who carries out their tasks with great commitment, enthusiasm and vision
• Good MS Office skills as well as written and spoken English and German
• You are a communicative and engaging personality who carries out your tasks with great commitment, enthusiasm and vision

Our Offer:

• A collegial working environment with appropriate scope for action and decision-making
• Competitive performance- and success-based compensation
• A travel allowance or (if available) a parking space
• A new and modern office including an ergonomic workstation
• Laptop and company mobile phone
• Training and exciting personal/professional development opportunities
• Fitness benefit (FITSEVENELEVEN)
• Team-building events
• Good connection with car and public transportation