Material Expert
Nel Hydrogen
Technology · Notodden, Norway, Herøya, Norway
Material Expert
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Material Expert
Join us at Nel, where innovation meets opportunity! Nel's technology department is now hiring a talented and passionate Material Expert to join our team. You will play an important role in the development activities and be a part of the team to realize Nel’s R&D goals. This position reports to the Technology Director at Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser and will be based on the company's premises in Porsgrunn/Herøya or Notodden.
Main responsibilities
- Lead research and development projects focused on the use of existing, design of new, and characterization of polymer (including elastomer) materials with desired properties, including mechanical strength, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and cost optimization.
- Develop in cooperation with partners, novel polymer formulations, compounding techniques, and processing methods to enhance material performance, processability, and manufacturability.
- Conduct detailed analyses and characterization in cooperation with partners of polymer materials using advanced techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, rheology, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including research scientists, engineers, and application specialists, to address customer needs, solve technical challenges, and develop customized polymer solutions.
- Provide technical support and expertise to internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers, including participating in technical meetings, and product development discussions.
- Contribute to the development of intellectual property, including patents, publications, and technical reports, to protect technologies developed by the company.
Key Qualifications
- Master or Ph.D. degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science or related field, with a focus on polymer materials and applications.
- 5 years of experience in polymer research, development, and characterization, preferably in an industrial R&D setting.
- Strong expertise in polymer chemistry, polymer processing, and structure-property relationships of polymers.
- Experienced in polymer characterization techniques and mechanical testing.
- Hands-on experience with polymer synthesis, compounding, extrusion, injection molding, or other polymer processing techniques.
- Demonstrated track record of successful project management, technical leadership, and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to identify and address technical challenges.
- Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and staying current with industry advancements and best practices in polymer science and engineering.
Personal characteristics
- Structured and systematic
- Proactive and self-motivated with high level of initiative and creative approach to problem solving.
- Capable of working well in a multi-disciplinary team environment with high degree of collaboration across locations
- Proficiency with English, Norwegian language would be an advantage
What you will get from working with us
- The opportunity to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition
- You will be part of a strong team, consisting of competent and committed colleagues
- Good development opportunities in a company in strong growth and a leading position in the market
- A dynamic and highly professional working environment
- Competitive insurance and pension package
At Nel, you will join a community where your expertise does more than service a company – it supports a vision. Step into a role where your professional skills will have an impact on the future of green energy.
Additional information:
Work location: Our offices are located in Notodden and Herøya.
Contact information: For further information please contact Robin Sandbakk, Talent Acquisition Specialist at [email protected]
To apply for the position: We only accept and process digitally received applications, through our application system. All applications will be processed continuously.
Function
Technology
Locations
Notodden, Norway
, Herøya, Norway
Employment type
Full-time
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About Nel Hydrogen
Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to produce, store and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve a range of different customers with leading hydrogen technologies. Our roots date back to 1927, and since then, we have had a proud history of development and continuous improvement of hydrogen technologies. Today, our hydrogen solutions cover the entire value chain from hydrogen production technologies to hydrogen fueling stations, enabling industries to transition to green hydrogen, and providing all fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling and long range as fossil-fueled vehicles – without the emissions.
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Technology · Notodden, Norway, Herøya, Norway
Material Expert
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