51623MKP - Chemist & Technical Support Engineer

Barcelona Activa; Cornellà de Llobregat; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Una empresa internacional a Cornellà de Llobregat busca un Químic i Enginyer de Suport Tècnic per oferir suport tècnic i desenvolupar aplicacions innovadores en escuma viscoelàstica de poliuretà. Busquem una persona amb un Màster oficial en camps relacionats i entre 1 i 3 anys d'experiència en el sector. El contracte és indefinit, amb un sou anual entre 35.000 € i 45.000 € a negociar.

Formación

• Experiència pràctica de 1 a 3 anys en escuma viscoelàstica de poliuretà per a aplicacions domèstiques.
• Mínim 2 anys d'experiència pràctica en injecció de plàstic i proves de polímers.
• Coneixement de les procediments de laboratori químic i seguretat.

Responsabilidades

• Proporcionar suport tècnic a clients de poliuretà.
• Operar màquines d'injecció per preparar mostres.
• Col·laborar amb equips comercials per al desenvolupament de nous clients.
• Generar informes sobre proves de mostres.

Conocimientos

Suport tècnic

Coneixement dels esculls de polymeres

Resolució de problemes tècnics

Treball en equip

Intel·ligència del mercat

Formació d'empleats nous

Educación

Màster oficial o grau en Polímers, Ciència dels Materials o camps relacionats

Descripción del empleo

Descripció de l'oferta

This job offer is part of the Year-End Job Marketplace Connexió, which will take place in person on December 17th, from 10 : 00 a.m. to 1 : 00 p.m., organized by Barcelona Activa.

As a Chemist & Technical Support Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting technical development, product validation, and customer success across polymeric materials applications, including Polyurethane Viscoelastic Foam (VEF) for home applications and injection-molded sample preparation. Reporting to the Overseas Technical Support Manager, you will collaborate with polymer researchers, engineers, and sales teams to ensure efficient technical operations and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Polyurethane Viscoelastic Foam (Home Applications)

• Provide professional and timely technical support to polyurethane downstream home application customers.
• Deliver effective technical services during product line tests.
• Diagnose and resolve quality and technical issues efficiently; support customers in troubleshooting and manage complaints.
• Collaborate with sales and technical teams to develop new customers, conduct factory trials, and support achievement of sales targets.
• Gather market intelligence on customer needs and industry developments.
• Share insights to support R&D and sales in product improvement, business development, and customer management.

Injection Molding & Laboratory Management

• Operate injection molding machines to prepare sample bars / slices and ensure high sample quality.
• Oversee the daily operation and future expansion of the polymeric material evaluation platform.
• Assist in customer mold trials, sample validation, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth product adoption.
• Train new employees and interns in polymer sample preparation and property evaluation.
• Generate professional reports on mold trials, sample validation, and material testing.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Official Master’s degree (Bologna) or Engineering degree in Polymers, Material Science, or related fields (Polyurethanes preferred; coursework in Plastics / Injection Molding is a plus).

Experience

• 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in polyurethane viscoelastic foam for home applications.
• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in injection molding and polymer testing.

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with Moldflow analysis is a plus.

Lab Expertise

• Understanding of chemical laboratory procedures, polymer testing, and safety protocols.

Languages

• Advanced English (mandatory).

Travel

• Willingness to travel internationally for business (50%+).

Language Requirement

As an international company, fluency in English is essential to communicate effectively in a global working environment.

Job Details

• Type of Professional Relationship: Employment Contract
• Contract Type: Permanent (Indefinite)
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Schedule: Flexible
• Annual Gross Salary: €35,000 – €45,000 to negotiate