Scientist, Electrical Properties of Polyolefins, InnoTech (R&D)

Do you have knowledge and understanding on electrical properties of polymers with focus on power cable applications? Are you also a driven researcher with excellent problem-solving skills, high ambitions, drive to succeed and want to work in a growing multinational company? Are you passionate about developing new products and sustainable innovative solutions in the Energy sector that will help shape the future & improve the world we live in?
– Then YOU can be the one we are looking for!
In this role as Scientist, you would join our R&D community at the Innovation Centre in Sweden and be part of a growing team and play a key role in developing new products driving forward Borealis’ strategy. You will have the opportunity to work and develop novel polymers and polymer compounds targeting Energy applications, e.g., power cable applications. You will work in international, cross-functional teams, where you will be involved in projects and use your expertise in developing new products where electrical properties of Polyolefins play a key role in final cable applications. You would be involved along the entire R&D process from idea phase to launch of new product in the market.
Besides working closely with other key functions internally at Borealis, you would also work together with external partners such as Universities, suppliers and industrial partners to ensure developing the right products for the market as well as ensuring we invest/develop state-of-the-art equipment, tests and methods. Knowledge and expertise on electrical properties with focus on high voltage power cable applications; e.g. space charge measurements, dissipation factor, conductivity, break down strengths as well as treeing, will be part of this role.
Areas of responsibilities:
Develop new polymers and compounds within the Energy sector, linking your fundamental understanding of polymer electrical properties & its relationship in cable materials and design.
Translate market requirements into polymer properties & overall structure-property relationship in cable design ensuring highest electrical performance.
Design of experiments & analysis of results, including open communication & ensuring proper documentation/reports.
Collaborate with Borealis R&D laboratories and production plants in the development of new polymers & testing of electrical properties.
Establish continuous interfaces with internal and external customers/suppliers in order to optimize development and utilization of own expertise.
Initiate and support patenting of new polymers and products.
Potential involvement in standardisation bodies and certification.
Act and work according to Borealis values. We care! We’re curious! We progress!

About you
You are the right candidate for this position if you have an academic technical degree (preferable PhD) in engineering technologies, most likely in Physics or Electrical. Excellent analytical skills, structured approach and understanding of electrical properties of Polymers with focus on high voltage cables. Working experience in Energy industry is a plus.
At Innovation Centre in Sweden, we have more than 15 different nationalities, which also requires you to have written and spoken communication skills in English and an ability to work in multi-cultural and cross-functional teams.
As a person, you are passionate about research and product development, are committed and have a drive to constantly develop and improve. You are result orientated, flexible and comfortable taking and driving own initiatives. You need to have the ability to think in an analytical and conceptual ways and have concern for order and quality. Respectful teamwork across borders is a key factor in your work, both in internal and external networks.
About Borealis and our offer
We are here for you! If you have any questions, please contact Gabriella Mjölnevik, 070 - 210 67 00. Please note that applications via e-mail will not be accepted since we are serious about protection of your personal data, so thank you for applying online.
We offer a role specific compensation and a competitive salary and fringe benefit package reflecting your profile, experience and the specifics of the country/location you apply for.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the advertised requirements and will contact you as soon as screening is closed.
Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions and a European front-runner in polyolefins recycling. In Europe, we are a market leader in base chemicals and fertilizers. We leverage our polymer expertise and decades of experience to offer value adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries such as consumer products, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and mobility. In re-inventing essentials for sustainable living, we build on our commitment to safety, our people, innovation and technology, and performance excellence. We are accelerating the transformation to a circular economy of polyolefins and expanding our geographical footprint to better serve our customers around the globe.
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