Chemist / Material Developer - Global Tread Compound Development - Commercial Tires (m/f/diverse) 80% part-time- REF94045N

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Continental seeks a Chemist / Material Developer for global tread compound development in commercial tires, 80% part-time, on-site in Hannover. You will lead and contribute to projects delivering best in class tread material performance, develop material and process specifications, transfer new technologies into commercial vehicle tread compounds, support quality processes, optimize performance through compound pattern know-how, ensure health and safety, and document know-how in the compounding design guide while advising colleagues. Requirements: Master or PhD in Chemistry or Natural Sciences, ideally first experience in rubber chemistry or compounding, strong customer focus, fluent English, analytical and innovative mindset, intercultural competence. Benefits include tariff-based salary, 30 vacation days plus three future-value days, flexible work, cross-border mobility, pension, childcare, canteen, and more. Reference REF94045N. Apply online and share how you will contribute to Continental’s values.

Company Description

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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description

• Leading of and participating in projects / development tasks delivering best in class tread material performance, sustainability and cost based on customer requirements
• Development of material and relevant process specifications ensuring optimized and robust product performance
• Transfer and implementation of new technologies and raw materials into commercial vehicle tread compounds by improving technology understanding enabling improved product performance, sustainability and cost
• Support all quality related processes to ensure the highest quality experience for our customers in cooperation with QM and other required functions
• Optimize product performance by participating in the generation of compound pattern interaction know-how
• Ensure global health and safety standards in current and future developments
• Building and extending know-how regarding tread compounding considering recipes and performance-relevant processes and documentation thereof in the compounding design guide
• Consulting of colleagues regarding tread material related topics

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Chemistry or Natural Sciences
• Ideally, first professional experience in compounding and / or rubber chemistry
• High customer focus and interface management competence
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
• Analytical, goal-oriented and innovative approach
• Intercultural competency along with clear and open communication abilities that support the growth of diversity

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

We offer the following benefits:

• Salary based on Chemical Industry Tariff
• 30 day of paid vacation per year 
• Three extra days per year for individual use (called: future value)
• Attractive career development opportunities
• We offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part-time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical options
• Cross-Border mobile work options up to 40 days per year from other EU countries
• Company Pension plan
• Attractive employee benefits with discounts
• Diverse offers that support a better “work-family” balance (e.g. company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)
• A highly diverse environment across our location
• A new canteen on site with a variety of lunch options

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values: Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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