Materials Engineer | Electrification Modules | M/W/X

Job Title: Materials Engineer – Electrification Modules (Parental Leave Replacement)

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract – January to September (extension possible)

Technical Direction: Global Materials Engineering Supervisor

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Materials Engineer to join our Electrification Modules team for a parental leave replacement from January to September (with potential prolongation).

The successful candidate will work in a laboratory environment supporting data-driven analysis , material validation , and troubleshooting activities for next-generation inverter programs.

This position involves close collaboration with a German-speaking colleague ; therefore, English fluency (C1) is required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (minimum) or Master’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Polymer Science , or a related field.

• Experience: 3–5 years in a materials development, analysis, or data processing role.

• Technical Expertise:

– Strong background in data analysis and methodology (Excel, databases, statistical tools).

– Experience with laboratory testing techniques (SEM, FTIR, DSC, TGA, thermal and mechanical analysis).

– Good understanding of mechanical and physical properties of materials .

• Excellent communication skills in English (C1 level) ; German is an asset.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team, particularly in a binomial collaboration setup .

• Knowledge of electrification systems or high-voltage applications is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and process material-related data to support ongoing projects in electrification and high-voltage modules.

• Collaborate with design, testing, and manufacturing teams to select and validate materials for production.

• Conduct and interpret laboratory tests (mechanical, thermal, and chemical analyses).

• Lead root cause analyses for material failures and propose corrective actions.

• Maintain and update material databases, specifications, and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with environmental and technical standards.

• Present findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the materials engineering function.