Materials Scientist (f/m/x)

Feel the Drive - for us, that means experiencing mobility with all the senses. We work for more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in every season, and driving with a clear conscience - for a safe and sustainable future.
We fill mobility with joy - are you with us?
As a family-owned global group of companies, we are the world market leader in roof and convertible systems and parking heaters. We are also an established partner for charging solutions and battery systems. Do you like to take on responsibility with vision? Then use your expertise and passion to help shape our success story.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks:

• Drive expert opinion to understand issues related to material behavior including microstructure, optics, stress, and failure mode. Partner with Product Development Engineers on best project outcomes
• Serve as technical checkpoint to ensure testing or simulation accurately depicts real world application, including consideration of potential failure modes
• Based on customer requirements, devise standards, Product Verification Plans and best in class procedures for prototype testing of novel ideas/concepts. This may include technologies such as coating, laminations, electronics, and associated assemblies
• Using state of the art lab equipment, critically analyze test results to understand true product behavior at the material level and then make informed recommendations for product improvement. This includes clear & concise technical reports
• Through work with GCC team or beyond, participate on benchmarking and IP generation, being first to market

Here's what you can bring to the team:

• MS or PhD degree with expertise in glass/ceramics or organic materials, adhesives, and bonding. (PhD preferred)
•  Experience in a Glass Research setting preferred
• 5+ years experience in a scientist position
• Valid driver’s license required for business travel

Creativity, determination to analyze root causes, solution focused research

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against  race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.