Technical Service and Development Specialist (TS&D) - f/m/d

1798 DuPont Specialty Products GmbH & Co. KG; Höchst; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DuPont is seeking a self-starter in R&D/TS&D with a PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and lab experience. The role focuses on developing adhesives for rubber-to-substrate bonding, leading customer trials and supporting European technical services.

Travel across Europe (up to 50%) is required, with collaboration across EH&S, Quality and Manufacturing. Fluent English and German are expected; French is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with lab experience.
• Experience in rubber industry, paints, or similar technologies preferred.
• Knowledge of organic chemistry and adhesive formulation.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50%) within Europe.
• Fluent in English and German; French would be an asset.

Aufgaben

• Develop and approve new adhesives technologies for rubber to substrate bonding.
• Implementation of rubber to substrate bonding agents at customer sites (incl. lead production trials).
• Support growth and develop specialty adhesives market.
• Generate new business opportunities and ideas to improve margins.
• Hands-on product development in the lab.
• Provide technical service support to European customers.
• Coordinate with EH&S, Quality, Manufacturing.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

English

German

Travel

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Jobbeschreibung

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers We are looking for a self starter and passionate R&D and/or TS&D with a first hand experience, junior applicants with high potential for personal development will also be taken into consideration.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and approve new adhesives technologies for rubber to substrate bonding
• Implementation of rubber to substrate bonding agents at customer (incl. lead production trials at customer production site)
• Support growth and develop specialty adhesives market
• Generate new business opportunities and innovative ideas to increase our participation and/or reduce cost improving margins
• Responsibility for hands‑on product development in the lab
• Technical service support at European customers
• Coordination with internal functions such as EH&S, Quality, Manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• Chemical Engineer or Chemist (PhD) with passion for synthesis and compounding, preferably with practical lab work experience
• Relevant experience e.g. in Rubber Industry, Paint Manufacturing or similar technologies is preferred
• Knowledge of organic chemistry and its application to adhesive formulation, surface interactions, curing systems, and performance optimization is preferred
• Distinct sense of responsibility and a high extent of leadership skills; practical experience is desired
• Communication skills as well as willingness to cooperate in a multicultural environment
• Fluent in English and German; knowledge of French would be an asset.
• You are flexible and mobile, as the job requires extensive travel within Europe (min. 50 %)
• Strong understanding and a high level of discipline in occupational health and safety as well as sustainability #LI-DK1

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