Senior Engineer - Materials - fixed term

Aptiv; Kraków; Ibrido; PLN 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Private health care (Signal Iduna) and

Life insurance

Well-Being Program

Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr remote)

Pension plan paid by employer

Multisport card

Descrizione del lavoro

Aptiv is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer for its Kraków team on a fixed-term contract. You will independently lead materials engineering activities, define investigation approaches and drive root-cause analyses across products, collaborating with global teams and suppliers.

Key responsibilities include planning complex material investigations, selecting analytical methods, and delivering evidence-based technical recommendations.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Materials Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in Materials Engineering or materials lab/failure analysis.
• Strong hands-on experience in materials characterization and laboratory investigations.
• Experience with SEM, FTIR, microscopy, cross-sections, CT/X-ray and surface characterization.
• Ability to independently select analytical methods and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent written and spoken English and stakeholder communication skills.

Mansioni

• Independently plan and perform materials laboratory investigations using SEM, FTIR, microscopy, CT/X-ray and surface tests.
• Select appropriate analytical methods and define the investigation approach.
• Analyze and correlate results and translate findings into engineering recommendations.
• Lead material-related failure analysis and root cause investigations and coordinate inputs from stakeholders.
• Lead Materials Engineering activities for assigned products or projects.
• Recommend materials and material systems considering performance, manufacturing, cost and supply chain.
• Lead material qualification activities and support supplier reviews and changes.
• Develop and review material specifications and technical reports.
• Contribute to innovation and cost optimization.

Conoscenze

Strong analytical, troubleshooting and

Good written and spoken English and\ne

Formazione

Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Metallurgy or related field

Strumenti

SEM

FTIR

Optical microscopy

Digital microscopy

CT/X-ray inspection

Surface characterization

Descrizione del lavoro

This is a fixed-term contract. If you enjoy solving complex technical problems and combining advanced materials analysis with hands-on laboratory work, join our Materials Engineering team in Krakow. You will have the opportunity to lead material investigations, influence engineering decisions and work with global engineering teams and suppliers across different products and technologies.

Your Role

As a Senior Materials Engineer, you will independently lead Materials Engineering activities and complex material investigations, from defining the investigation approach and selecting analytical methods through laboratory testing, root cause analysis and technical recommendations. You will work across Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers and laboratories, acting as a technical partner for material-related engineering challenges.

In your daily job you will:

• Independently plan and perform materials laboratory investigations using techniques such as SEM, FTIR, optical and digital microscopy, cross-section analysis, CT/X-ray inspection, surface testing and other relevant characterization methods
• Select appropriate analytical and characterization methods and define the investigation approach based on the material, product or failure mechanism
• Analyze and correlate results from different characterization techniques and translate findings into evidence-based engineering recommendations
• Lead material-related failure analysis and root cause investigations and coordinate technical inputs from relevant stakeholders
• Independently lead Materials Engineering activities for assigned products, projects, material families or technology areas
• Recommend materials and material systems considering performance, manufacturing, quality, cost, regulatory and supply-chain requirements
• Lead material qualification activities and support supplier technical reviews, PPAP, deviations and engineering changes
• Develop and review material specifications, qualification plans and technical reports
• Contribute to innovation, standardization, cost optimization and evaluation of new materials and technologies

Your background

• Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Metallurgy or a related technical discipline
• Several years of relevant professional experience in Materials Engineering, product engineering or materials laboratory/failure analysis
• Strong hands-on experience in materials characterization and laboratory investigations
• Practical experience with several analytical techniques such as SEM, FTIR, microscopy, cross-sections, CT/X-ray and surface characterization
• Strong understanding of engineering materials, processing, applications, characterization and failure mechanisms
• Ability to independently select appropriate analytical methods and formulate evidence-based technical recommendations
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good written and spoken English and effective stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Why join Aptiv

You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
• Access to sports groups and Multisport card

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most. Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies. Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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