Development Engineer R&D – Elastomers & Compounds, m/f (100%)

As an Elastomer Expert you are a central knowledge carrier in the relevant (manufacturing-) technologies for elastomers and sealing systems as well as elastomer-related topics in the discussion with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead elastomer related innovation projects in collaboration with internal and external customers as well as suppliers
• Identify customer requirements and translate them into specifications for VAT vacuum valves and elastomer / compound makers
• Extend network and partnerships with suppliers, customers, and R&D institutions
• Acquire and document Know-How about the processing of elastomers
• Link, consult and support the colleagues from the different Business Units, product management and development, simulation, production and test laboratory in elastomer processing topics within VAT
• Guide the qualification process for new elastomers and manage VAT’s elastomer portfolio

Your qualifications:

• MSc or PhD Degree as Chem. Engineer, Chemistry, Mech. Engineer or equivalent, preferably with process knowledge on elastomers, rubber or plastics processing (FKM, FFKM, etc.)
• 5+ years of relevant experience favored within the elastomer industry
• Knowledge on analytics and characterization of rubber compounds advantageous
• Knowledge of semiconductor processes are beneficial (plasma etch, CVD, PVD and vacuum processes)
• Good network into elastomer industry and relevant research partners favorable
• English and German speaker, any other language will be considered advantageous
• Availability to travel globally to suppliers and customers facilities (10-20%)

About VAT:

• Dynamic company, with a challenging and varied field of activity in which you can develop yourself
• Good training and a motivated team, so that you are successful while having also fun
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Top management visibility and opportunity to contribute your own ideas to the development of the company