Date: Mar 28, 2025
Location: Schattdorf, CH, 6467
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...
Mixing Technology Expert
Technology & Innovation
We offer you the opportunity to implement and expand your innovative ideas in a specialized, future-oriented company. This position enables you to work with our different departments and external partners. An industry-standard salary, a comprehensive onboarding program, diverse and tailor-made training opportunities, a colourful and dedicated team with exciting tasks are just some of the benefits we offer you!
Your responsibilities
• Lead and execute R&D projects focused on mixing technology, overseeing the entire mixing process from idea conception to industrialization of rubber compounds
• Lead and execute activities using mixing and material expertise to solve issues and perform improvements on the production of serial compounds
• Establish internal specifications for compound performance and mixing parameters
• Design test methods and testing of materials focusing on rheological properties
• Support Operations and Quality teams across all Datwyler sites by improving production processes and rheological analysis
• Provide technical leadership to mixing engineers and mixing lab
• Improve and manage a network of internal and external partners, including development partners (academic or industrial) and suppliers
• Collaborate on multifunctional core teams (R&D, engineering and advanced technologies) to successfully identify, develop, and launch new products
• Support technology scouting and innovation activities
Our requirements
• A degree as a Plastics Technologist EFZ or a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Practical experience in the rubber industry as a compounder
• Experience in scientific experimentation, data analysis, reporting and knowledge of measurement regarding mixing technology (rheometer, Mooney viscometer, RPA)
• Willingness to travel globally to support other Datwyler sites
• Experience with Advise, SAP and LIMS is an advantage
• High level of commitment, sense of responsibility, and flexibility
• Proactive, results-oriented, technically curious, well-structured, and a team player with the ability to work independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain internal and external networks
• Fluency in German and English (both verbal and written); basic knowledge of Czech is an advantage
Ready to start? Petra Gamma (HR Business Partner) and the recruiting team are looking forward to get to know you and are available for further questions by email (petra.gamma@datwyler.com) or by phone (+41 41 875 18 04).
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.