Application Lab Technician (f/m/x) with focus on extrusion

Company Description

Anton Paar TorqueTec was founded in Duisburg in 1923 under the name Brabender and is a leading global manufacturer of metrological and process engineering solutions for quality testing of various raw materials, as well as for the development and optimization of products, formulations, methods, and processes. As a renowned supplier of instruments and equipment for testing various material properties, the company is known for high-quality and durable measurement and process technology. The equipment is used in a wide range of applications, from laboratory setups to small-batch production in quality assurance as well as in research and development.
Do you want to not only understand plastics processing but also actively help shape new solutions? Then join our Product Competence Team and contribute your expertise in plastics technology, extrusion, and process engineering where product development, application, and customer requirements converge. Our application lab is a central component of a globally leading company in analytical measurement technology. You will work with state-of-the-art extrusion and mixing technologies, develop and optimize applications, and support the further development of our products through practical testing and validation. In doing so, you will address specific customer inquiries as well as internal development projects and collaborate closely with product management, R&D, sales, service, and software development.

Job Description

• Extrusion & Compounding: You will plan, coordinate, and conduct laboratory tests on extrusion, compounding, and mixing processes, and evaluate the results. 
• Customer Applications: You will process customer and contract measurements in the application lab and develop solutions for challenging real-world problems. 
• Application Development: You will develop new applications and methods and optimize existing processes for various materials and customer requirements. 
• Product Development & Validation: You will contribute your application expertise to development projects, define technical requirements, and conduct tests and product validations under realistic conditions. 
• Project Management: You will take responsibility for technical projects and work packages—from defining objectives and planning, through coordinating the relevant interfaces, to on-time implementation and documentation of the results. 
• Technical Documentation: You will present test results in a clear and understandable manner and prepare application reports as well as technical documentation for customers and the sales team. 
• Training & Demonstration: You will share your expertise in customer training sessions, internal training programs, and equipment demonstrations. 
• Technical Customer Support: You will support international customers and sales teams with technical and application-related questions—from the initial inquiry to the right solution. 
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: You will work closely with Product Management, Sales, R&D, Service, and Software Development, and directly incorporate insights from the lab and customer projects into the further development of our solutions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical or scientific field, such as plastics engineering, process engineering, polymer engineering, materials science, chemical engineering or a comparable qualification
• Ideally, practical experience in plastics processing, particularly in extrusion, compounding, mixing, or rheology
• Enthusiasm for experimental laboratory work and a passion for investigating technical relationships through hands-on experimentation 
• Interest in developing concrete technical solutions and applications based on customer requirements
• An independent, structured, and analytical approach to work, as well as a passion for driving your own projects forward
• Strong communication skills and a passion for collaborating in interdisciplinary and international teams
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, for example for customer training, technical projects or trade shows
• Very good written and spoken German and good written and spoken English 
   

Additional Information

• Diverse responsibilities and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth at an internationally active company
• A dynamic and open corporate culture with short decision-making paths and direct access to senior management
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development
• Attractive compensation package, single-shift operation, 40-hour workweek, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation per year
• Company parking, e-bike leasing, and good public transportation access
• Corporate benefits, free beverages, company events, and employee sports clubs

Ready for the next step in your career?
We look forward to receiving a detailed application that includes your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date.