R&D Chemist – Metal Pre-Treatment (f/m/d)

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SurTec, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a leading provider of chemical specialities for surface treatment, with manufacturing facilities in Europe, North and South America and Asia, operating in more than 20 countries with its own subsidiaries and a global distribution network. Headquartered in Germany, the company serves four fields of application – Industrial Parts Cleaning, Metal Pre-treatment, Functional and Decorative Electroplating. We offer a highly comprehensive portfolio in these sectors and supply almost all segments, industries and markets dealing with advanced surface treatment.

Some of your Benefits:

• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
• International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

You support our team as R&D Chemist – Metal Pre-Treatment (f/m/d)

Responsibilities:

• Drive R&D projects in the field of metal pre-treatment (MPT), from concept to series production.
• Plan and perform lab-scale experiments including documentation of test results.
• Analyze treated surfaces using physical and chemical measurement methods.
• Support the transfer of lab results to pilot and production scale.
• Evaluate and optimize materials and process parameters continuously.

Qualifications:

• University degree in chemistry, preferably with a focus on organic or inorganic chemistry, or a comparable qualification.
• 2–5 years of relevant industry experience in surface treatment or R&D preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and a structured, solution-oriented approach.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on experimental work, strong attention to detail, and confidence in communicating and collaborating with colleagues and cross-functional teams.
• Good spoken and written English; German skills are a plus.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research and Product Management

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing