R&D Materials Engineer

You want to shape the future?

You love technology?

BOBST is an engineering company, pioneering intelligent solutions that shape the future of the packaging world.

To reinforce our Digital Printing Team, we are looking for a 'R&D Materials Engineer' with material chemistry background.

Mission & Key responsibilities

• Understand fluid mechanics to run compatibility testing and to implement the reversed compatibility approach
• Improve & maintain materials interactive & online data base
• Centralize of material analysis requests
• Elaboration and maintain up to date a representative material compatibility kit
• Buildup, manage and use a multifunctional representative test rig for materials validation
• Interaction with technical and specific suppliers (Ink jet print heads, filters, … )
• Redaction & maintain the standard operation procedure
• Act as material expert in all development of ink or press
• This job requires 20%-30% to Fribourg area

Skills & Experience

• BSc in Materials Science & Engineering, chemistry, or a related field
• Knowledge of fundamental inks & material chemistry (fluidic, rheology, … )
• Knowledge of physico-chemistry analytical methods (particles size, SEM, viscosity)
• Proven experience in material science or applied material chemistry
• Ability to work in a cross functional organization in the context of development of Material Expertise
• Ability to work in autonomy
• Goal-driven, organized, and efficient
• Ability to documented reports
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong Analytical skills
• Fluent in English, French is a plus

For more than 130 years, and over 50 countries, BOBST has always been at the forefront of innovation and we want to accelerate connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability to make packaging better than ever.

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BOBST is one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers in the folding carton, corrugated board and flexible materials industries. Join our highly qualified staff and together, let’s shape the future of the packaging world.

The production site of Mex, near Lausanne in Switzerland, is also the headquarters of the Bobst Group. It is the most important site, employing approx. 1500 passionate people.

It also trains each year roughly 200 apprentices. The site offers an idyllic work environment. In the countryside and close to major highways, it is also well served by public transport. It offers many amenities, such as a corporate restaurant, sports fields, a fitness and a nursery. The facilities have been recently renovated and represent a model for sustainable development.