Chemical Test Engineer: Materials & Quality Analysis

ContiTech; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ContiTech in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) seeks a Chemistry/Materials specialist to ensure reliable testing methods and data management. You will calibrate and qualify analytical instruments (rheometers, TGA, DSC, FTIR, DMA) and support instrument programming under global standards.

You will collaborate with Quality, R&D, Product Engineering and Production to investigate out-of-spec results and develop test protocols for material development and failure analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemistry/related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on lab experience in analytical chemistry or materials characterization.
• Proficiency with thermal and spectroscopic techniques (TGA, DSC, FTIR/ATR, DMA) and rheological testing (MDR, RPA, Mooney viscosity).
• Strong knowledge of instrument control software, LIMS, data analysis tools, and MSA/Gauge R&R within ISO/IEC 17025.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation, calibration, and qualification of analytical and physical test instrumentation; lead troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Develop, validate, and maintain test methods aligned with global standards (ASTM, ISO, DIN).
• Interpret analytical data in context of polymer chemistry and formulation using thermal analysis and infrared spectroscopy principles.
• Apply SPC methods to monitor instrument performance and guide quality decisions.
• Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Product Engineering, and Production to investigate out-of-spec results and design test protocols.
• Lead and maintain the laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan and train staff on test methods, data integrity, and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

TGA

DSC

FTIR/ATR

DMA

MDR

RPA

Mooney viscosity

Excel

Minitab

LIMS

Job description

ContiTech in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) seeks a Chemistry/Materials specialist to ensure reliable testing methods and data management. You will calibrate and qualify analytical instruments (rheometers, TGA, DSC, FTIR, DMA) and support instrument programming under global standards.

You will collaborate with Quality, R&D, Product Engineering and Production to investigate out-of-spec results and develop test protocols for material development and failure analysis.