Expert for Technical Surfaces and Painting (m/f/diverse)

Expert for Technical Surfaces and Painting (m/f/diverse) Apply now Expert for Technical Surfaces and Painting (m/f/diverse) Description Establish a new expert field for Surfaces and Painting within the business unit "User Experience" (UX) Technology development from a chemical perspective, being involved in the product component manufacturing strategy and setup for coating and painting technologies Definition of appropriate painting and coating materials and processes for business unit UX products from a chemical point of view Chemical characterization of paints and coatings within component specifications Support chemistry relevant qualification failure analysis and be the technical counterpart for suppliers and customers on correspondent topics Drive specific technology scouting focusing on surface technologies and painting processes Support the creation of roadmaps and solutions benchmarking from own expert area perspective Co-work with other departments (e.g. operations, experts, R&D) in regards to painting applications evaluation and release Qualifications Master or PhD Degree in chemistry or comparable qualification Deep understanding in chemical / physical aspects like viscosity or adhesion properties and the corresponding measurement and evaluation methods Advanced knowledge in chemistry field with focus on surface and painting technologies and their interaction with plastic and diecast components Basic understanding of the applied chemical processes on products for business unit UX (e.g. Display Solutions and Head-up-Display’s) Systematic analysis of potential paint or coating, materials and combinations (tools like problem solving, DOE, DFSS) Knowledge in working with MS Office, as well as creating presentations, standards and trainings very good German and English language skills required Hands on mentality and experienced in challenging work environment as well as escalations Able to build up a network and experienced in working in cross functional and international teams Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome. Apply now 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 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 Apply now Keyfacts Job-ID 234879BR Function Engineering Location Babenhausen (Hesse) Location Babenhausen (Hesse) Leadership Level Leading Self Job Flexibility Hybrid Job Hybrid Job – You work both mobile and on the company site Application Process Details Apply now