R&D Developer

Sirmax North America, Inc.; San Vito al Tagliamento; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company restaurant

Supplementary Health Insurance through

Corporate discounts

Corporate welfare initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

Sirmax North America, Inc. in San Vito al Tagliamento (Pordenone, Italy) is seeking an R&D Developer to drive the development and improvement of polymer compounds.

The role includes planning laboratory analyses, interpreting results, and preparing technical reports to support ongoing projects. The candidate will work with the R&D team on PP and technopolymer formulations, define specifications, and provide technical troubleshooting and support across product lines.

Formación

• Master's degree in Chemistry required.
• 0-3 years of experience preferred.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of polymers and processing (PP and composites).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Development, modification and improvement of existing products, in line with technical and application requirements.
• Optimisation of product formulations and related manufacturing processes.
• Support for the development of new products in polypropylene and/or technopolymer compounding.
• Definition and updating of technical product specifications.
• Planning and carrying out laboratory tests and analyses, including special analyses.
• Analysis and interpretation of experimental results and data obtained from tests.
• Preparation of technical and quantitative reports relating to research and development activities.
• Collaboration with the R&D team throughout the different phases of product development projects.
• Provision of technical support in solving issues related to products, formulations and processes.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Curiosity and precision

Prioritization & deadlines

Problem solving

Good English language skills

Educación

Master's degree in Chemistry

Herramientas

IR/DSC/DMA instruments

Descripción del empleo

San Vito al Tagliamento (Pordenone, Italy)

R&D Developer

10/30/2026

The R&D Developer reports to the Product Development Manager and collaborates with the R&D team in the managing and developing of project research focused on the compounding of polypropylene and/or technopolymers. He/she is responsible for carrying out laboratory analyses and activities, making technical observations, interpreting the results obtained, preparing technical reports and quantitative reports to support project activities.

Main Activities

• Development, modification and improvement of existing products, in line with technical and application requirements;
• Optimisation of product formulations and related manufacturing processes;
• Support for the development of new products in the field of polypropylene and/or technopolymer compounding;
• Definition and updating of technical product specifications;
• Planning and carrying out laboratory tests and analyses, including special analyses;
• Analysis and interpretation of experimental results and data obtained from tests;
• Preparation of technical and quantitative reports relating to research and development activities;
• Collaboration with the R&D team throughout the different phases of product development projects;
• Provision of technical support in solving issues related to products, formulations and processes.

Requirements Of The Position

• Master's degree in Chemistry;
• 0-3 years of experience;
• Good English language skills, both writing and speaking;
• Good knowledge of Office, especially Excel;
• Good knowledge of polymers and polymers processing particularly considering PP and it composites;
• Knowledge of the most common instruments used for polymers characterization: analytical tests (IR, DSC, DMA, …) and mechanical tests (preferable);
• Basics of polymer molding: injection molding, extrusion, blow molding (preferable).

Characteristics Of The Candidate

• Teamworking;
• Curiosity and precision;
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines while accomplishing team objectives;
• Problem solving.

What Sirmax Offers

• The opportunity to join a solid and continuously growing international Group;
• Training, onboarding and professional development opportunities;
• A collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement;
• The opportunity to actively contribute to challenging, high-value projects.

Job Classification, Compensation And Benefits

The position is regulated by the CCNL Gomma Plastica Industria contract. The salary range for this position is approximately between €26,000 and €35,000 gross per year, determined on the basis of experience, skills and the responsibilities required by the role. The position within the range will be determined according to objective and transparent criteria, in line with the responsibilities of the role.

The Welfare And Benefits Package Also Includes

• Company restaurant;
• Supplementary Health Insurance through the FasG&P Fund;
• Corporate discounts for employees;
• Corporate welfare and initiatives to support employee wellbeing.