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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion, and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

Job Description

We are looking for you, a Specialist for Adhesive Technology (m/f/diverse), to support our Business Area UX (User Experience) at the location in Babenhausen.

Your tasks will focus on the following activities:

Establishing and extending an expert field for adhesive technologies within BA UX

Developing adhesive solutions from a chemical perspective, being involved in the product component manufacturing strategy and setup for bonding technologies

Defining appropriate adhesive materials and processes for BA UX products from both chemical and application points of view

Conducting chemical characterization of adhesive materials within component specifications

Introducing and specifying new adhesive materials that meet the requirements of our products

Taking responsibility for the definition of adhesive applications in projects

Supporting chemistry-relevant qualification failure analysis and serving as the technical counterpart for suppliers and customers on related topics

Driving specific technology scouting, focusing on adhesive bonding processes and advancements

Supporting the creation of roadmaps and solutions benchmarking from your expert area perspective

Collaborating with other departments (e.g., operations, experts, R&D) in regard to evaluating and approving adhesive applications

Building up a network with suppliers, equipment manufacturers, technology institutes, and universities

 

Qualifications

Your qualifications:

Academic degree in engineering, chemistry or similar qualification

Deep understanding of adhesive technologies, including chemical and physical properties such as viscosity, adhesion, and clarity, as well as the corresponding measurement and evaluation methods

Beneficial for this job would be:

Basic understanding of the applied chemical processes in adhesive bonding, particularly in products for automotive and consumer electronics (e.g., display solutions, head-up displays)

Advanced knowledge in chemistry with a focus on resin and adhesive technologies and their interaction with substrates like glass, plastic, and other materials

Advanced knowledge of different bonding techniques is desirable

Systematic analysis of potential resins, adhesives, and their combinations (tools like problem-solving, DOE, DFSS, etc.) advantageous

Proficiency in working with MS Office, as well as creating presentations, standards, and training materials

Fluent English language skills written and spoken, with German language skills desirable

Ability to build and maintain a network, with experience in working within cross-functional and international teams

Hands-on mentality and experience in a challenging work environment, particularly in situations requiring quick escalation and resolution

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

We want to take care of our employees – because we can only develop as an organization with a committed team. This is why we not only offer an exciting job surrounding in an international, innovative technology company but a lot more such as

a culture that enables our employees to growa multitude of learning & training opportunitiespossibilities for flex work, mobile work (also abroad) & sabbaticala company pension planexclusive employee discounts with our Corporate Benefitslocal offers (canteen & bistro, company gas station, free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, health initiatives)

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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