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.
Your profile:
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 PP
- Analysing 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 development
- Development of efficient processes for the integration of ATO additives in plastics processing
- Optimisation of processing parameters to ensure consistent product quality
- Technology transfer from laboratory scale to industrial series production
- Establishing quality control processes and ensuring compliance with international standards
- Monitoring legal requirements in the area of flame retardancy and their implementation in the company
- Collaboration with internal departments such as R&D, production and sales
- Technical support for customers in the use of ATO-containing products
- Participation 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 specialisation
- At least 8 years of professional experience in the development of flame retardants or plastics technology
- Practical experience with analytical methods (TGA, DSC, FTIR)
- Knowledge of plastics processing (extrusion, injection moulding)
- Familiar with safety and environmental regulations for chemical additives
- Analytical thinking and structured way of working
- High quality and safety awareness
- Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills
- Confident in using MS Office and analysis software
- Languages: English fluent (mandatory), German and Russian an advantage
STELLENDETAILS
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Deutschland
EINSATZORT
50829 KölnNordrhein-Westfalen
Deutschland
BRANCHE
Chemie & Pharma
REFERENZNUMMER
29577441
KONTAKTDATEN
Jobactive GmbH
Herr Ulf Lindner
Campusallee 2
51379 Leverkusen
+49 221 670267 52
Ulf.Lindner@actcon-gmbh.de
www.actcon-gmbh.de