Internship / Thesis in the field of R&D Functional Electroplating (f/m/d)

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SurTec, a company of the Freudenberg Group, develops and produces chemical specialities for surface treatment. With own staff in 26 countries and partners in over 40, SurTec is globally active. Our five fields of application – Industrial Parts Cleaning, Metal Pre-treatment, Functional Coatings, Functional and Decorative Electroplating – serve a wide range of industries worldwide.

Some of your Benefits

• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
• Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

On-Site

You support our team as

Internship / Thesis in the field of R&D Functional Electroplating (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Collaboration on the development of new processes for the galvanic and chemical treatment of surfaces in our research laboratory. This includes, in particular, work on processes in the area of cathodic corrosion protection
• Planning of test series and their implementation on a laboratory scale
• Analysis of electrolytes as well as chemical and physical characterization of the deposited coatings (coating thickness, coating composition, corrosion resistance, brightness, gloss, etc.)
• Transfer of the new processes to the pilot plant scale

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, chemistry, materials science or related fields with reference to surface technology
• Interest in topics related to electroplated coatings
• Experience in basic laboratory operations (pipetting, titration, mixing, etc.)
• Good computer skills (MS-Office)
• Independent working style and analytical skills
• Initiative, ability to work in a team and creativity
• The internship / thesis is a compulsory part of your studies and you are available for a period of at least 5 months, but you are welcome to stay longer
• Please let us know your earliest possible starting date as well as the position you are applying for: mandatory internship (with subsequent bachelor thesis), bachelor or master thesis

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.