Laboratory Engineer – Materials, Tribology, and Surface Laboratory | Laboringenieur – Werkstoff-, Tribologie- und Oberflächenlabor (w/m/d)

SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG

Bruchsal, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 11, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Laboratory Engineer, you will play a central role in the specification, selection, and commissioning of advanced testing and analytical equipment. Your daily responsibilities include designing laboratory processes, creating standardized work instructions, and conducting complex material tests, tribological investigations, and surface analyses. You will be responsible for evaluating how environmental factors affect materials and presenting your technical findings through detailed reports. Beyond testing, you will drive innovation by developing new testing methods and test benches while ensuring all equipment is calibrated and maintained to DIN, ISO, and ASTM standards. This position is ideal for a technical professional who enjoys a mix of hands-on laboratory work and process documentation. The role is particularly attractive due to its location within a global industry leader offering high job security, flexible working models, and a comprehensive benefits package under the Metal and Electrical Industry collective agreement, including mobile work options and extensive professional development via an in-house academy.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in material testing, tribology, surface technology, or environmental testing
  • Extensive experience in the selection and commissioning of analytical laboratory equipment
  • Proven experience in creating technical documentation, work instructions, and test specifications
  • Professional experience working with international standards such as DIN, ISO, and ASTM
  • Experience in the development and enhancement of test benches and testing methodologies

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is a full-time, permanent contract (unbefristet). Candidates must be able to work on-site in a laboratory environment with some flexibility for mobile work.