Materials Scientist

BANDAO recruits for the Webasto Group. The Webasto Group is one of the 100 most significant suppliers to the automotive industry. With innovative sliding and panoramic roofs, convertible roofs as well as trend-setting thermal, battery systems, and charging solutions the Webasto Group creates added value for mobility time and again. The Webasto Group convinces through a powerful sense of unity. Because the „we“ is the special plus.

At Grevenmacher the Webasto Group makes more than automotive glass. the Webasto Group makes people’s lives safer and more comfortable along their journeys. Every day, the Webasto Group unites as a team to deliver quality products and innovative solutions that earn customer’s trust and build lasting relationships.

**Materials Scientist (f/m/x) - glass/ceramics or organic materials, adhesives, and bonding**:
**You can look forward to these exciting tasks**:

- Drive expert opinion to understand issues related to material behavior including microstructure, optics, stress, and failure mode. Partner with Product Development Engineers on best project outcomes
- Based on customer requirements, devise standards, Product Verification Plans and best in class procedures for prototype testing of novel ideas/concepts. This may include technologies such as coating, laminations, electronics, and associated assemblies
- Using state of the art lab equipment, critically analyze test results to understand true product behavior at the material level and then make informed recommendations for product improvement. This includes clear & concise technical reports
- Through work with GCC team or beyond, participate on benchmarking and IP generation, being first to market

**Here’s what you can bring to the team**:

- MS or PhD degree with expertise in glass/ceramics or organic materials, adhesives, and bonding. (PhD preferred)
- Experience in a Glass Research setting preferred
- 5+ years experience in a scientist position
- Valid driver’s license required for business travel
- Creativity, determination to analyze root causes, solution focused research