Technical Support Engineer – Automotive Sector

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to automotive customers in central Europe, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to product performance and application.
• Plan, conduct, document, and evaluate tests in production, technical centers, and laboratories.
• Lead and participate in application technology and development projects, including thorough documentation and reporting.
• Coordinate and execute product qualifications with selected customers, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Characterize development materials and competitor products to support product development and improvement.
• Apply knowledge of composite material design models and approaches specifically for automotive applications.
• Compile and verify technical data for product datasheets, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to support customers in Europe, predominantly Germany and North Italy.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• 5 years of relevant experience in the automotive sector, particularly in technical support and product development.
• Strong technical competence in plastics, composites, and their production and processing technologies.
• Extensive experience with composite materials and manufacturing processes in automotive environment.
• Good understanding of design models and methodologies for structural composite parts in automotive applications.
• Fluent English is required; proficiency in French and any additional language is appreciated.