Material Development Engineer Rubber

Rubber compounding at ContiTech allows us to create distinctive products for our original equipment customers for electric, hybrid and conventional cars. This plays a pivotal role in the automotive industry’s shift towards greater sustainability.

Our Material Developers Rubber (m/f/diverse) are an integral part of the material development group and are members of the global R&D organization. They collaborate with our suppliers to develop premium rubber compounds and sustainable products for the automotive industry, working alongside with application engineering, product and process development and testing teams.

Our Material Developers Rubber (m/f/diverse) are deeply involved in the customer-centric development process within the business area of Original Equipment Solutions (OESL). They participate in our customer programs from the initial request for quotation through to the serial phase.

Your tasks will focus on the following activities:

• Development of new rubber compounds according to customer specifications to ensure technology leadership of OESL
• Leading material development projects and drive cost reduction topics
• Being part of a global acting team of material specialists and supporting locations all around the world on all material-related matters
• Close exchange with internal and external customers to understand the market requirements and to discuss compound approvals
• Material ownership for our existing compound portfolio with constant improvement regarding material properties and sustainability
• Strong interaction with internal and external suppliers to evaluate and approve new raw materials
• Preparing test plans and creating lab orders for physical and chemical material testing
• Innovating and/or creating solutions to support our corporate sustainability strategy
• Collaboration with other departments and build up knowledge to work as expert for all material related questions

Requirements

• Academic degree in rubber/polymer technology, chemistry, materials engineering or similar field of study
• Several years experience in rubber or polymer development preferably in automotive industry
• Know-how and experienced in project management
• Very good English and good German language skills written and spoken
• Rigorous, analytical skills, autonomy, good interpersonal skills, diplomacy, open-mindedness and communication skills
• You like working together with people from other cultures all around the globe
• Willingness to travel (10-20%)

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.