Development Engineer | Entwicklungsingenieur (m/w/d)
Merck KGaA
Job Summary
As a Development Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in chemistry or chemical engineering to optimize existing processes and scout new production methods. You'll lead or be a core member of project teams, facilitating the transfer of established products between sites and supporting the upscaling of new products from research to production, particularly focusing on pilot plant operations. This role involves close collaboration with R&D, marketing, and external partners like universities and research institutes. You'll contribute to advancing digital life through high-tech materials and specialty chemicals, operating within a global environment with frequent international contacts. This position offers a unique opportunity to innovate within the electronics, automotive, and cosmetics industries, pushing the boundaries of science and technology.
Required Skills
Education
Master's or Diploma degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
Experience
- 2-5 years of professional experience, preferably in process and product development
- Experience with ceramic and inorganic processes, ideally based on metal oxides
- 1-2 years of practical experience in project management
Languages
Additional
- Approximately 30% international business travel required. This role is part of the planned divestment of the Surface Solutions business unit to Global New Materials International (GNMI), effective August 1, 2025.
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