Material developer - rubber compounds

Role Summary

• Development and further development of rubber compounds, with particular regard to conveyor belts and power transmission products
• Leading rubber compound development projects and participating in other R&D projects as a team member, as needed
• Support for activities aimed at reducing the complexity of mixtures
• Demonstrating and ensuring the performance of newly developed mixture concepts in the initial phase of industrial introduction
• Research and development of new technologies and sustainable solutions for next-generation materials in cooperation with relevant functions and the R&D network

Contact with internal customers, laboratories, material and product industry, etc.

Support the creation and implementation of new processes and software applications

Requirements

• University master's degree (PhD preferred) in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or similar field
• Several years of professional experience in the rubber and plastics industry is an advantage
• Knowledge of rubber materials and related processing processes
• Knowledge of drive belt or conveyor technology is an advantage
• Project management experience
• Analytical and scientific working style
• Independent, innovative team player
• Proactive problem-solving approach and willingness to learn
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Fluency in Hungarian (written and spoken) is essential
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential, knowledge of German is an advantage

Benefits

It is important to us that our employees feel comfortable with us. Therefore, we offer not only an exciting job at an international technology company, but also many additional benefits, such as flexible and hybrid work opportunities, vacation opportunities (e.g. sabbatical), and a wide range of other benefits, e.g. cafeteria, insurance, sports support.

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About the Company

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for the sustainable and connected mobility of people and goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machinery, traffic and transportation.

ContiTech is one of the world's leading industrial experts. This division of the Continental Group offers its customers connected, environmentally friendly, safe and convenient industrial and service solutions using a variety of materials for off-road applications, on rail and road, in the air, underground and above, in industrial environments, in the food industry and in the furniture industry. With approximately 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of approximately €6.8 billion (2023), the global industrial partner is present in Asia, Europe and North and South America with its key sectors.