Research engineer

Research Engineer
Do you want to be part of making everyday life easier for people around the world? Without seeing it, you meet us every day in your everyday life. We are in your soles, in your mobile and in the newspaper you read. With a common commitment to innovation, sustainability and safety, our employees work daily for a sustainable future.

Main responsibilities
As a Research Engineer you will contribute to the development and optimization of new and existing processes and products in the production of Expancel microspheres.
You will contribute during scale-up and implementation of new products and processes in the production and contribute to a continuous improvement of the scale-up process by developing new methods and techniques/equipment for evaluation of processability in lab/pilot scale.
Responsibility to lead and participate in assigned R&D product and process development projects and assignments and to report progress and results according to the methodology of the R&D-department.
Ensure progress in assigned projects and activities through leading and coordinating team members.
Responsibility to initiate and support product and process development in implementation stages, like production scale-up.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the scale-up process.


Qualifications
To be successful in this position you are a collaborative cross-functional team player as well as focused on creating results.
You have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and it is also important that you meet external and internal customers and their needs in a professional manner.
You have the ability to identify opportunities and be proactive in putting forward ideas and solutions.
You also have the ability to plan activities and carry them through effectively, i.e. prioritizing tasks and work to deadlines.
As a person you are curious, flexible, methodical, responsible, result oriented and quality-driven.
You will have to achieve good awareness and follow safety, health and environmental regulations.
Master of Science in Chemistry/Chemical engineering or corresponding education.
Experience from product & process development and production scale up is beneficial.
Experience in project work and project management is also beneficial.
Experience from handling of multivariate data and/or simulation techniques can be meriting.
Good ability of technical and chemical problem solving.
Good communication skills in English and preferably also in Swedish, both orally and in writing.


Why join us?
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. They believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. We offer you countless career opportunities. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.


Additional information
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Manager Process R&D and based in Stockvik.
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.
For additional information about the vacancy please contact Carina Eriksson, Manager Process R&D , carina.eriksson@nouryon.com.
For information about the recruitment process or your application, please contact Carolina Jensen, Senior Recruitment Specialist, carolina.jensen@nouryon.com


For unions related questions please contact:
Ledarna: Jenny Ersson +46 70 344 02 80
Sveriges Ingenjörer: Carl Nordlander +46 70 390 09 64
Unionen: Mattias Andersson +46 70 428 41 03
If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com


About Nouryon
Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 9,700 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands. Visit our website and follow us @Nouryon and on LinkedIn.

The application process
We carry out a continuous selection and may close the application process before the final application date, so don’t hesitate to send us your application.
We look forward to your application!
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