Teamlead (m/w/d) R&D Chemistry / Inkjet

Date: May 19, 2024

Company: Heraeus

Type: Permanent, Full Time

About Heraeus

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a broadly diversified and globally leading family-owned technology company, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality. Working with customers around the world, we shape the future and provide vital innovations in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. Heraeus is one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany and has a team of around 17,200 employees in 40 countries.

The following challenges await you:

• As Teamlead (m/f/d) R&D Chemistry, you will lead a team within the start-up Heraeus Printed Electronics.
• You will be responsible for the ink development activities and for the realization of projects in cooperation with other chemical laboratories of the start-up or physical laboratories.
• You will cooperate with the process development department regarding the further development of formulations of metal inks for the semiconductor industry and their use in the inkjet printing process.
• You will document research results and draft patents.
• You will be responsible for implementing and realizing agile working methods in chemical development.

Your profile:

• At least 5 years of professional experience, including management experience, in the industry, ideally in the field of advanced semiconductor packaging or power electronics.
• Completed scientific studies with a focus on chemistry.
• Many years of experience in the use of inkjet inks in an industrial environment (e.g., textiles, decor, or printed electronics).
• Very good knowledge in the field of formulation of inkjet printable inks as well as in the analysis of cured/sintered layers.
• Application-oriented ink benchmarking as well as market overview and contacts to ink manufacturers.
• Experience with different industrial print heads.
• Agile project management, customer-oriented mindset, ambitious start-up mentality.
• Fluent written and spoken English communication skills.

What we offer:

• Strong salary package: attractive basic salary plus variable profit-sharing (up to 150% target achievement possible) and promotion of private pension scheme.
• Modern working time organization: time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results-oriented work.
• Regular time off: 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closure on bridge days and between the years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid leave (e.g., sabbatical, early retirement).
• Additional benefits: subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) shops, company medical service with comprehensive check-ups, sports facilities, and staff canteen with freshly prepared meals every day.
• Sustainability and social commitment: sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted promotion of initiatives in the areas of education, family, and science through our own foundations.

Curious? Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 56121 via our online application portal.

Any further questions?

Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Electronics, is happy to assist you by email: recruiting.cf@heraeus.com. Or visit us at www.heraeus.com/careers.