PhD Project Student - Material Technologies

BSH Ev Aletleri Türkiye; Çerkezköy; On-site; TRY 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BSH Ev Aletleri Türkiye seeks a PhD student in Materials/Metallurgy/Polymer/Chemical Engineering to contribute to plastic material evaluations and development in an international R&D setting.

You will conduct lab testing, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to balance performance, cost, and sustainability while working on-site in Çerkezköy at least four days a week.

Qualifications

• PhD student in Materials/Metallurgy/Polymer/Chemical Engineering required.
• Knowledge of polymer raw materials, additives, and plastic processing methods preferred.
• Hands-on laboratory work, test planning and execution expected.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D Turkey in plastic material evaluations, development and approvals.
• Conduct lab testing, research, and analysis for material and product design.
• Evaluate alternative plastic materials regarding technical, cost, and sustainability goals.
• Balance manufacturability, performance, cost, and time-to-market parameters.
• Participate actively in material validation and technical decision processes.

Skills

Polymer materials

Additive technology

Plastic processing methods

Laboratory testing

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

English fluency

On-site work

Education

PhD student in Materials/Metallurgy/Polymer/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Enjoy the inspiring environment that enables you to realize your potential at BSH Home Appliances Group: As a leading manufacturer of home appliances and solutions, we improve people’s quality of life and enjoy the trust of millions of consumers. Whether it is one of our global brands – Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau, and Neff – or a local brand, they all thrive on the excellence of our teams. Different individuals, united by a common goal, contribute their personal skills and passion. We are determined to empower each one of them.

Your Responsibilities

You think it is time for something different? Then you are at the right place! You will be working in an exciting, international environment and contributing personally to the company’s success. Expect exciting projects and versatile tasks, such as:

• Support R&D Turkey in plastic material evaluations, development, and approvals
• Conduct lab testing, research, and analysis for material and product design
• Evaluate alternative plastic materials regarding technical, cost, and sustainability goals
• Balance manufacturability, performance, cost, and time-to-market parameters
• Participate actively in material validation and technical decision processes

Your Profiles

PhD student in Materials, Metallurgy, Polymer, Chemical Engineering, or related fields

• Knowledgeable in polymer raw materials, additive tech, and plastic processing methods
• Eager to lead hands-on laboratory work, test planning, and execution
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional team skills
• Proactive, fluent in English, and able to work on-site (Çerkezköy, Tekirdağ) at least 4 days per week (additional availability is a plus)
• Diverse career opportunities
• Individual development programs and international perspectives
• Working in global, regional or local projects