Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. 
The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.

Materials are the key performance contributors for products of Continental Group Sector - ContiTech. As a Material Platform Developer within our central R&D you will be responsible for our materials for applications such as Railway, Commercial & Industrial Vehicles, Hoses, Conveyor belts, Machines & Equipment, etc.

Join our highly motivated team of innovative minds and contribute to the development & maintenance of best-in-class products!

Job DescriptionDevelopment of new rubber and composite materials, material platforms and innovative technologies for ContiTech Industry productsDevelopment of new processable rubber compound materials meeting the requirements of the product (align with process and product design)Ensure conformity to rules and (customer) standards as well as legislation for platform materials (e.g. FDA, ESH, REACH)- consider sustainable material solutions (renewable & recycled feedstock, degradable materials, substitutes with lower carbon footprint)Leading R&D projects with high business criticalityProvide technical expertise, drive knowledge sharing, and support project teams in problem-solvingCentral contact for the area of responsibility for ContiTech worldwideIntroduction of new formulations to manufacturing plants, driving sustainability & innovation, cost & quality improvements, along with compound consolidationSupport the serial introduction phase of new products, including testing & process, together with relevant departments and functionsManagement and evaluation of material tests. Including rheological, mechanical, chemical, physical, and forensic analysisIdentify and implement processing optimization potentials for topics such as surface treatments, bonding, compounding/mixing, vulcanization, calendaring, extrusion, and injection & transfer mouldingDrive activities to improve and standardize procedures as a part of a lean and agile organizationWork together with other R&D functions (Research, Process Development, Product Development, Material Testing), Operations and Business Areas

QualificationsAcademic degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similarSolid background in development of rubber, elastomers, composites, or similar materials; including testing and data analysisComprehensive experience in rubber, composites, or plastic production processesStrong analytical skills - problem solving, decision making, data classification, examination of correlations, etc.Strong customer-oriented thinking, ownership, and collaboration skillsSense of urgency in completing projects on time and effectivelyIntercultural fluency – Ability to work with people from different cultures around the worldProject management experienceFluent English language skills

Additional Information

We want our employees to do well with us. That's why we offer them not only an exciting job in an international technology group, but also numerous additional offers such as flexible and hybrid working, sabbaticals and other benefits.

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