Service Technician for Engineering Plastics

ABOUT US Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of plastics materials packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. THE ROLE Become part of a leading manufacturer of high-performance plastics with an extremely successful product portfolio and a highly motivated team. In this versatile position, you will take on exciting tasks in a dynamic environment - we are looking for a dedicated individual who will enrich our team with expertise and passion. DIC Corporation is a global leading producer for Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) with its well-known brands and Primef, used on a broad basis for demanding applications in automotive, E&E and drinking water and food applications. Join our team as Technician (m/f/d) at our site in Karlstein close to Frankfurt am Main and support our highly motivated and successful team dedicated to high performance plastic materials. This role involves providing technical support to both the sales department and the manufacturing plant for our engineering plastic materials and Primef. Additionally, the Technician will conduct experimental studies to support product developments assigned by DIC Japan. This includes tasks such as minor modifications of products and researching alternative raw materials. Other responsibilities are: Sampling / molding trials for customers and at customer sites on a European basis Material proposals based on customer requirement lists Support of Sales Team in Customer Meetings in technical issues  Communication with the Central Lab in Japan  Production of product samples  Implementation of test procedures to measure physical and chemical properties Management and evaluation of test results Maintenance of injection moulding machine and extruder Purchase of consumables YOUR PROFILE Studies as a Plastics engineer or similar experience, such as training as a toolmaker or general experience in the plastics and processing sector Ability to work independently and autonomously Strong team and communication skills Good knowledge of MS Office and preferably SAP Fluent in German and English Willingness to travel YOUR BENEFITS Competitive salary based on the chemical industry tariff Company pension plan Mobile working possible Opportunities for professional develoment & training Canteen & Fruit basket EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.