Material Specialist

• Category: Other
• Location: Velke Mezirici, CZ; Kladno, CZ

Be part of technology of material team enabling transformation to green energy
Are you an experienced Material Specialist? Do you want to bring your expertise and knowledge into play supporting our clear purpose to connect a greener world? Then we have the ideal opportunity at NKT Velke for you!

We can offer you a seat in an international company where your knowledge of raw materials has an important part in our development of new solutions and designs supporting the green energy transition.

We support new challenges
As our material specialist, you will be responsible for providing knowledge about materials used for both the new design of cables as well as supporting and driving investigations of material-related issues concerning both products and production. Doing so, you will keep a holistic perspective on the interdependencies between materials in cable design and production and be a trusted advisor to other colleagues in the R&D organization. It means you will be the one blocking or releasing materials for future solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing knowledge about materials related to processing the material within production
• Testing of new materials in production
• Testing and verification the functionality of the product
• Responsible for materials in new (end existing) designs
• Issuing technical specifications for sourcing of raw materials
• Material strategies
• Provide support to Quality- and Production department

Do you have what it takes?
The person we are looking for is an analytical team player with the mindset of always solve problems. You have the skills to lead projects and to collaborate with various stakeholders, such as production, quality, design, procurement, sales, product management and more. The tasks requires the ability to perform laboratory analysis and technically approve materials and suppliers. You are supportive and feel comfortable providing technical support in material when needed.

Your requirements:

• Chemical Engineer, Bachelor/Master of Science in Materials Science or related area
• Knowledge in polymer chemistry and polymer processing
• Analytical problem solving aptitude
• Knowledge of project management
• Good knowledge of English, written and spoken
• Preferably knowledge of Czech language

Contact and application
NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. Apply with CV and personal letter via the link below. Tests can occur in our recruitment processes.
If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact Miluse Vasickova Faltusova, Local HR Business Partner, [email protected]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
Offers a broad range of building wire, low- and medium-voltage power cable supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here, you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology - designing, manufacturing and installing low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions and accessories that support the green transition. NKT is headquartered in Denmark, employs 4,500 people in more than 15 countries, and realized revenue of EUR 2,1 billion in 2022. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

What we offer:
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Flexible working hours

Strong safety culture

Exciting career development opportunities

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