Advanced Development Engineer

Röchling Automotive; Laives; Presencial; EUR 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site parking

Canteen

Flexible working hours

Home office option

Supplementary pension plan

Descripción de la vacante

Röchling Automotive Laives is seeking an Advanced Development Engineer to lead R&D projects and coordinate development of new products and manufacturing processes. The role focuses on innovation and industrial implementation within our automotive technologies.

Requirements include a degree in Engineering or Physics, knowledge of polymers/composites, basic project management skills, and proficiency in English with Italian or German. Travel nationally and internationally is expected.

Formación

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical field.
• Knowledge of material technologies, especially polymers & composites.
• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Fluency in English and Italian or German.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsabilidades

• Manage Advanced Development projects with planning, monitoring, reporting and finances.
• Plan new activities, budgets, timelines, and coordinate external research partners.
• Contribute to new products and improvements in propulsion, electrification, and structural lightweight design.
• Promote technical excellence and cross-team collaboration.

Conocimientos

Advanced development

Project management

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Educación

Engineering or Physics degree

Descripción del empleo

The Röchling Group has been shaping industry. Worldwide. For more than 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of 11.681 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 83 locations in 25 countries.

In the Automotive division, you will shape the mobility of tomorrow. System solutions in the areas of Battery Solutions, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics and Propulsion. This means: We protect the environment while also improving the driving experience of millions of vehicles.

For our Laives (BZ) Engineering Center, we are looking for an:

Advanced Development Engineer (m/f/x)

Where we need you

As an Advanced Development Engineer you will play a central role within our R&D organization, supervising and coordinating research projects focused on the development of new products and manufacturing processes. The position is strongly oriented toward product/technology innovation and industrial implementation.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage Advanced Development projects, including planning, prioritization, progress monitoring, reporting, and financial follow-up, as well as documentation for publicly funded projects
• Plan new Advanced Development activities, including budget and timelines, and select and coordinate external research partners
• Contribute to the development of new products and product improvements, supporting applications in propulsion, electrification, and structural lightweight design
• Promote technical excellence by strengthening collaboration across teams and functions within the organization

How to convince us

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience in a related technical field
• Knowledge of material technologies, especially polymers and composite materials
• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies
• Good English and either Italian or German
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

We are seeking a candidate with a keen interest in innovation, strong organizational and team-work abilities, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Individualized new-hire training plan, flexible working hours, overtime compensation, working time account, opportunity to work from home, free on-site parking, company canteen, supplementary pension plan, access to the Corporate Benefits web platform and discounts with local businesses
• Opportunity for professional and personal growth in a fast-paced environment with challenging objectives
• Consistent access to both internal and external training programs for personal and organizational development
• Certified as a Famiglia&Lavoro Audit-approved entity by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano
• The opportunity to work within a modern, technologically advanced production plant while experiencing the values of an international family-owned business

For this position, we offer a gross annual salary starting from 30.000,00 € Any variation from the indicated salary may be considered based on skills, experience, or objective, gender-neutral factors such as: levels of experience and professional autonomy significantly different from those required for the role; specific knowledge, skills, and experience deemed strategic to the company's objectives; or particular market conditions that require different compensation arrangements to attract qualified candidates.

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