Chemist / Expert Cleaning Processes (m/f/d)

OHB System AG – We.Create.Space

OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, which has more than 3,200 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high-tech solutions for space. These include low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative.

For temporary employment of 18 months OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a

Chemist / Expert Cleaning Processes (m/f/d)

To enable high-resolution (spectroscopic) imaging of the Earth from distances of up to 36,000 km, strict cleanliness standards in design, material selection, and manufacturing processes are essential. As cleaning highly sensitive components af- ter assembly – whether on Earth or in space - is difficult or even impossible, cleanliness must be continuously monitored from supplier production to rocket in- tegration. OHB's cleanliness verification laboratory takes on these tasks for internal projects, cleanrooms, and suppliers. Operated by the Cleanliness division within the Materi- als, Processes and Cleanliness department, the verification lab focuses on cleanliness-related challenges. It uses established and newly developed methods to assess particle and chemical contamination, and conducts tests to ensure pro- cess reliability, including material compatibility, cleaning efficiency, and cleanliness validation.

Your Tasks

• Verify system cleanliness requirements with respect to particulate and molecular contamination
• Manage the chemical analytics laboratory, including operation and maintenance of standard equipment (e.g. FTIR spectroscopy, optical microscopy)
• Conduct measurement tasks and prepare technical presentations and reports
• Develop, document, and maintain measurement procedures, and refine measurement methods
• Develop, validate and document cleaning processes, incl. material compatibility
• Build up and coordinate a network of internal and external service provider for parts cleaning
• Manage interface between cleanliness requirements, cleaning processes and manufacturing processes, incl. respective departments
• Drive knowledge management through generation, documentation, and transfer of expertise

Your Qualifications

• PhD/Master in Chemistry, Physics, Technical Chemistry or comparable expertise
• Expertise in chemical analytics
• Expertise in materials and processes
• At least 3+ years of experience working independently in an analytical laboratory
• Proficient in FTIR spectroscopy, optical microscopy, and particle measurement techniques
• Very precise and structured working style
• Independent and goal-oriented way of working
• Interdisciplinary mindset, strong communication skills
• Fluent German and English skills

We offer

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days

Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad

Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)

Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue

space projects

Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan

Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy

Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups

Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days

Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots

Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night

Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development

A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website.

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfil all the requirements? No problem - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool.

OHB System AG

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