Scientist (m/f/d) for Precious Metal Electrode Applications

About HeraeusMaking displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.About Heraeus Precious MetalsWith more than years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.Our innovative strength is driven by our 3, employees in more than 15 countries, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO₂ targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our business activities.Your role and responsibilites:You have a completed Master's degree in natural sciences, materials science, or engineering, along with several years of experience in the development and testing of metal substrate electrodes. By evaluating and advancing processing technologies, you significantly enhance the efficiency and quality of electrochemical applications.You implement modern analytical characterization methods for process- and test-related quality control and use them to continuously improve electrode performance.Planning, executing, and evaluating application-oriented test campaigns—both internal and external—are part of your responsibilities. You develop suitable test protocols and establish new measurement capabilities.You identify application-specific requirements for materials and electrodes and derive targeted development measures from them.Application-related technical challenges are addressed in a practical and solution-oriented manner, always with a focus on customer requirements.You independently conduct experimental series on laboratory and pilot scale, prepare technical specifications, support equipment commissioning, and systematically evaluate results.Building a scientific-industrial network, as well as documenting, assessing, and presenting your results to internal and external stakeholders, completes your profileYour profile:Completed university degree (MSc preferred) in natural sciences, materials science, or engineering, along with several years of experience in the development and testing of metal substrate electrodesStrong knowledge of electrochemical processes on metal electrodes, including cell components and substrate requirementsAdvanced understanding of material and structural properties of electrodes and related analytical characterization methodsExperience in creating technical specifications (e.g. requirement documents), conducting FATs, and setting up measurement capabilitiesFamiliarity with agile project methodologies and hands-on experience in project and stakeholder managementProficient in MS Office and fluent in English, both written and spokenIndependent, proactive working style with a high level of initiative and commitmentWillingness to travel and to perform practical work in laboratory and pilot-scale environmentsWhat you can look forward to at Heraeus Precious Metals:Exciting tasks - implement them with a high level of personal responsibility in an ambitious environment with very good opportunities for further development.Shaping sustainability - be part of the implementation of our vision to become CO₂-neutral by Inclusive corporate culture - we firmly believe that diversity makes our organization more successful. We promote this, among other things with specific targets, part-time/job-sharing management positions, and training courses.Attractive compensation - in addition to a good pay package, you can expect extensive social benefits from a responsible family-owned companyAnd much more - mobile working, 30 vacation days or more, travel allowance for public transport, bicycle leasing, ...Curious? Apply nowWe look forward to receiving your documents by reference code via our online application portal - even if you don't meet all the requirements, but have good reasons why you are still the right fit for this roleAny further questions?Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Precious Metals, is happy to assist you by email: . Or visit us at j