Rubber Material Developer – Barriers & Adhesion

Continental Group Sector ContiTech; Villa de Pozos; Presencial; MXN 400.000 - 650.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Continental Group Sector ContiTech is seeking a Material Developer (m/f/diverse) to advance rubber compounds for industrial hoses and expansion joints. You will lead R&D projects, optimize materials, and work with plants, labs and QA teams to drive cost efficiency and sustainable solutions.

The role requires a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science, strong rubber/ plastics background, English proficiency, and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Formación

• Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Material Science, preferably with polymer or rubber chemistry
• Several years of work experience in rubber and plastics desirable
• Outstanding chemical understanding, including structure–property relationships and test planning
• Basic knowledge of rubber materials, compounding and related processing
• Analytical and scientific workstyle
• Self-driven team player with ownership and ability to work independently
• Pro-active and structured problem-solving mindset
• Good international and intercultural communication skills including global collaboration
• Fluent English (oral and written)
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%)

Responsabilidades

• Develop and optimize rubber compounds with a focus on industrial hoses and expansion joints
• Lead compound development projects and participate in other R&D initiatives
• Drive activities to reduce compound and raw material costs and complexity
• Advance new material technologies with emphasis on performance, processability, cost efficiency and sustainability
• Support industrialization of new compounds in cross‑functional collaboration
• Assist troubleshootings related to material topics with plants, quality and business functions
• Develop processes and software tools including AI-based applications
• Maintain interfaces with internal customers, labs, product development, plants and business functions

Conocimientos

Rubber chemistry

Polymer science

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Independent worker

English fluency

Cost optimization

Educación

Master’s degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science (PhD preferred)

Herramientas

AI-based tools

Descripción del empleo

Continental Group Sector ContiTech is seeking a Material Developer (m/f/diverse) to advance rubber compounds for industrial hoses and expansion joints. You will lead R&D projects, optimize materials, and work with plants, labs and QA teams to drive cost efficiency and sustainable solutions.

The role requires a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science, strong rubber/ plastics background, English proficiency, and willingness to travel up to 10%.