Chemical Test Engineer — Materials Characterization & QA

Continental Group Sector ContiTech; Villa de Pozos; Presencial; MXN 180.000 - 320.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Continental is seeking a laboratory chemist to ensure reliability and continuous improvement of analytical and physical testing for polymers and materials. You will calibrate instruments, develop methods, and interpret data within a global quality framework.

Collaboration with Quality, R&D, and Production will drive root-cause analyses and the development of testing protocols aligned with ASTM/ISO standards.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on laboratory experience in analytical chemistry, polymer/elastomer testing, or materials characterization in an industrial or applied research setting.
• Proficiency with thermal and spectroscopic analytical techniques (TGA, DSC, FTIR/ATR, DMA) and rheological testing (MDR, RPA, Mooney viscosity).
• Proficiency in instrument control software, LIMS, data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, or equivalent), and understanding of ISO/IEC 17025.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure proper operation, calibration, and qualification of analytical and physical test instrumentation; lead preventative maintenance.
• Develop, validate, and maintain test methods aligned with global standards (ASTM, ISO, DIN).
• Interpret data in polymer formulation context using thermal analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and rheology principles.
• Apply SPC, control charts, and Gauge R&R to monitor instrument performance.
• Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Product Engineering, and Production to investigate out-of-spec results.
• Lead the laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan and training.

Conocimientos

Analytical chemistry

Polymer testing

Thermal analysis

Spectroscopy

Rheology

LIMS

Data analysis

MSA/Gauge R&R

ISO/IEC 17025

Communication

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

Herramientas

LIMS

Minitab

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Continental is seeking a laboratory chemist to ensure reliability and continuous improvement of analytical and physical testing for polymers and materials. You will calibrate instruments, develop methods, and interpret data within a global quality framework.

Collaboration with Quality, R&D, and Production will drive root-cause analyses and the development of testing protocols aligned with ASTM/ISO standards.