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(Senior) Engineer – Materials Science(m/w/x)

Mistelgau
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Leading powder-metallurgical shaping technology development for wear-resistant products at a global technology company serving aerospace and mining. PhD in Materials Science or Master's with relevant experience and strong powder metallurgy expertise required. Focus on advanced R&D initiatives and end-to-end project ownership.

Requirements

  • PhD in Materials Science or Master’s degree with multiple years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong expertise in powder metallurgy
  • Experience with tungsten carbide, rheology, material analysis, or sintering (advantageous)
  • Success in leading complex technical projects
  • Management of advanced R&D initiatives
  • Strong data analysis capabilities
  • Ability to interpret experimental results
  • Experience in cross-functional or matrix organizations (beneficial)
  • Fluent English language skills (minimum B2 level)
  • Fluent German language skills (minimum B2 level)
  • Proactive, self-starting mindset
  • Ownership and independent topic driving
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Practical approach to solutions
  • Excellent collaboration skills
  • Ability to build strong working relationships
  • Resilience and adaptability in dynamic technical environment
  • Reliable, structured, results-oriented working style
  • Entrepreneurial way of thinking
  • High intrinsic motivation
  • Willingness to seek feedback
  • Willingness to align with stakeholders
  • Willingness for continuous improvement

Tasks

  • Lead development of powder-metallurgical shaping technologies
  • Contribute to advanced manufacturing technology roadmap
  • Own and drive end-to-end development projects
  • Ensure effective project execution with operations and engineering
  • Improve processes through material analysis and experimentation
  • Strengthen product performance through technical insight
  • Support sound decision-making with technical insight
  • Support transfer and industrialization of new technologies
  • Conduct selected experiments and analyses
  • Maintain a high-performing lab environment
  • Establish robust experimental standards
  • Guide technician support and teamwork
  • Contribute to experimental work
  • Conduct joint trials with operations teams
  • Provide regular project updates to leadership
  • Contribute to strategic research initiatives

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • GermanBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • powder metallurgy
  • tungsten carbide
  • rheology
  • material analysis
  • sintering

Benefits

Competitive Pay

  • Competitive compensation

Learning & Development

  • Development opportunities
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