Date: Apr 8, 2025
Location: Alken, BE, 3570
Company: Datwyler
In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.
Our employees are the heart of Datwyler - we treat each other with respect, trust and appreciation. We have strong roots and values that have been well established in our 100-year corporate history. Become part of our great team as a...
Coating Applications Expert
Goal
Serve as the Coating Expert supporting global sales and manufacturing efforts for the Healthcare business. Operate within the Global Materials and Surface Technologies Healthcare team, driving innovation and optimizing coating technologies for surface treatments.
Your Responsibilities
Innovate and develop new coating materials and surface treatment concepts:
- Continuously explore and develop cutting-edge coating materials and processes for surface treatments.
- Lead and coordinate coating tests in the Technology & Innovation (T&I) labs to validate new materials and concepts.
- Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulatory standards to inform the development of innovative solutions.
Optimize existing coating technologies
- Refine and improve current coating technologies using existing know-how, ensuring ongoing support for production processes.
- Provide expert consultation on coating technologies to both internal teams and customers.
- Recommend materials and coatings for customers’ new projects, ensuring alignment with their technical and performance requirements.
Develop and implement surface treatment processes
- Create and refine surface treatment processes using lab equipment, ensuring scalability for production.
- Collaborate with external coating and process specialists to integrate new technologies into production environments.
- Support production teams by troubleshooting material issues and providing solutions based on in-depth coating expertise.
Your Profile
- A Ph.D. level degree or Master with proven track record in research
- Thorough knowledge of coating materials, surface treatments and related technologies
- A first experience in an industrial environment is preferred, yet not required
- Preferred (Post-)Doctoral research in organic coatings or working experience in coating development
- Fluent communication skills in English (verbal and written)
- Good knowledge of MS Office and company specific software
- Willingness to travel (10%)
Our Offer to you
As a global company, Datwyler is always on the lookout for talented and qualified employees. Here you work for exciting industries, use state-of-the-art technologies and are a member of highly motivated teams.
Our path is littered with daily challenges, which we like to tackle as one team. We treat each other with respect, trust and loyalty. Mutual respect and appreciation are essential.
We are looking for determined and committed individuals who strive to reach their full potential: together we will achieve great things. In this role you proactively contribute to innovative products that are used in vital applications.
You can count on an extensive salary package including company car, fuel card, meal vouchers, group insurance, hospitalization insurance and a favorable leave scheme.
Be yourself at Datwyler
We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.