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To strengthen our Global Innovation department, we are looking for a committed person to join our European headquarters in Münster/Germany at the next possible date.
In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of innovation activities in the area of aerogel technology. This includes the development of aerogel products and solutions as well as optimization of our aerogel manufacturing technology.
Your tasks
* Lead research and development activities in aerogel technology, from ideation to scale-up and application development
* Identify innovation opportunities to secure our innovations pipeline
* Develop and implement new methodologies and testing procedures to support product development
* Support commercial scale-up and intercompany transfer of innovative technologies
* Prepare and present results internally and externally, including conferences and trade shows; maintain documentation and databases
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product development cycle
* Coordinate external partnerships and manage projects with external laboratories and internal testing units
* Contribute to intellectual property protection and knowledge management
* Support our innovative activities at our aerogel manufacturing locations worldwide
Your profile
* Master's degree, preferably PhD, in aerogel chemistry or material science and technology in relation to aerogel materials
* At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar position, ideally in the area of thermal insulation materials, with focus on aerogel chemistry or drying techniques
* Practical knowledge of aerogel production processes, handling of aerogel materials and characterization methods for aerogels (porosity analysis, thermal conductivity, mechanical property)
* Experience in scaling lab results to pilot production would be advantageous
* Experience in project work and management as well as intellectual property protection and knowledge management would be an advantage
* Hands-on experience in product development, installation, testing, and application development
* Independent, responsible, and methodical approach to work
* Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluent in English; Hindi is a plus
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; team-oriented, resilient, and methodical
* Willingness to travel globally up to 40%, especially to China and India
Our offer
We offer not only varied and challenging work in a motivated team, but also opportunities for personal development and an attractive compensation package. Would you enjoy working for a company which is the market leader? Are you interested in a future-oriented job? We are looking forward to your English Online-Application, stating out your earliest starting date and your salary expectations.
Contact
Armacell GmbH, Robert-Bosch-Straße 10, 48153 Münster
Theresa Schinke, Recruiting Specialist
T: 0251 7603-247, E: theresa.schinke@armacell.com
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Time Type:
Full time