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Our client is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of advanced functional materials with around 2000 employees. At the Cologne location we are currently looking for a Chemical Engineer – ATO Flame Retardant Additives for Plastics Your tasks: As a chemical engineer (m/f/d) specialising in flame retardants for plastics, you will play a central role in the development, optimisation and application of antimony trioxide (ATO) as a flame retardant additive. Your focus will be on improving the performance of ATO-based formulations, complying with applicable safety standards and actively shaping innovative technologies in the field of flame retardancy.Development and optimisation of ATO-based flame retardant formulations for thermoplastics such as ABS and PPAnalysing synergistic effects through combination with other flame retardants (e.g. DBDPE)Conducting laboratory-based tests to evaluate ignition behaviour, burning rate, heat release and smoke developmentDevelopment of efficient processes for the integration of ATO additives in plastics processingOptimisation of processing parameters to ensure consistent product qualityTechnology transfer from laboratory scale to industrial series productionEstablishing quality control processes and ensuring compliance with international standardsMonitoring legal requirements in the area of flame retardancy and their implementation in the companyCollaboration with internal departments such as R&D, production and salesTechnical support for customers in the use of ATO-containing productsParticipation in specialist events to monitor the market and exchange ideas with industry experts Your profile: Completed Master's degree in chemical engineering, materials science or a comparable specialisationAt least 8 years of professional experience in the development of flame retardants or plastics technologyPractical experience with analytical methods (TGA, DSC, FTIR)Knowledge of plastics processing (extrusion, injection moulding)Familiar with safety and environmental regulations for chemical additivesAnalytical thinking and structured way of workingHigh quality and safety awarenessAbility to work in a team and strong communication skillsConfident in using MS Office and analysis softwareLanguages: English fluent (mandatory), German and Russian an advantage

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