Materials Engineer - Plastics Technology | Werkstoffingenieur Kunststofftechnik (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Wuppertal

Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Feb 10, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Materials Engineer specializing in Plastics Technology at FERCHAU, you will be responsible for the development and optimization of plastic materials for high-level technical applications. Your daily activities will involve selecting and evaluating suitable plastics for specific products, conducting material testing, performing damage analyses, and executing service life assessments. You will play a pivotal role in implementing sustainability strategies from a materials perspective while collaborating closely with international, interdisciplinary teams. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy a mix of analytical laboratory work and strategic product development. The role offers an attractive package including company pension schemes, structured networking events, and a collaborative team environment focused on pushing technological boundaries for well-known industrial clients.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the development and optimization of plastic materials
  • Proven experience with material testing methods and analytical procedures such as DSC and TGA
  • Experience in selecting and evaluating plastics for technical components
  • Experience working within interdisciplinary and international team environments

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Reference number: VA76-00641-W. The role requires a structured working method and the ability to work in both domestic and international team settings.