Senior Engineer Polymer Chemistry & Manufacturing Technologies (f/m/d)

At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our over 18.000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.

We are looking for a Principal Expert Manufacturing Technology (f/m/d) to join our Group and play a key role in advancing manufacturing technologies across our organization. As our expert for industrial manufacturing technology, you will play a key role in developing and qualifying and qualifying polymeric materials and chemistry related processes used in our flow measurement products. Your expertise in polymers, adhesives, cleaning processes, surface treatments and material-related manufacturing challenges will help ensure product quality, regulatory compliance and long-term innovation.

What is the role about?

Are you passionate about transforming emerging polymer technologies into industrial applications?
In this globally focused expert role, you will combine chemical expertise with industrial practice. You will work closely with engineering, production, and project teams worldwide and play a pivotal role in advancing technologies, manufacturing processes, and technical standards across the Endress+Hauser Group.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining scientific expertise with practical industrial application. You are comfortable moving between laboratory work, production environments and strategic technology discussions.

Which tasks will you perform?
You will:

• Define material and chemistry-related roadmap for polymers, adhesives, potting compounds and cleaning processes.
• Evaluate new polymer technologies
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (drinking water, hygiene, toxicology,..) and act as advisor for the Health and Safety responsible concerning chemical safety.
• Develop, optimize, and standardize chemical manufacturing processes while leading qualification, validation, and implementation activities.
• Support new product introductions and industrialization projects while delivering sustainable solutions to critical process challenges.
• Act as the global expert for material-related manufacturing issues and complex chemical process challenges.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, sustainability, and cost efficiency while fostering knowledge sharing across the organization.

What do we expect from you?
You:

• Hold a PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Macromolecular Chemistry, Materials Chemistry or a closely related discipline, alternatively a Master's degree combined with extensive industrial experience.
• Bring at least 10 years of experience in industrial chemistry within a manufacturing environment.
• Have hands-on experience with polymers, adhesives, potting materials, surface treatments and chemical analytical methods.
• Understand regulatory requirements related to hygienic, toxicological or drinking-water applications.
• Have successfully transferred chemical technologies from development into industrial production.
• Are comfortable leading technical projects and influencing stakeholders across functions and sites.

What can you expect from us?

• We are a family-owned, highly committed company with a sustainable vision.
• We promote lifelong learning with versatile training and further education opportunities, internal knowledge transfer and e-learning.
• We offer the opportunity to work in a highly skilled international expert network focused on future-oriented technologies.
• We prioritize Work-Life Balance, offering flexible working hours and remote work opportunities to support our employees in maintaining a healthy balance.
• We are committed to Eco-Friendly Initiatives, actively participating in EcoVadis to promote sustainable and responsible business practices.
• We empower you to take ownership, contribute your expertise, and actively shape technological advancements with global impact.

How do you apply?
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