Project Manager for Materials Informatics in Surface Technologies (f/m/d)

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Responsibilities:

• Lead activities in data-driven material development for surface technologies.
• Develop and optimize processes for joining of multi-material interfaces (metal-elastomer).
• Analyze and interpret data to guide material development decisions.
• Use physics-based modeling and AI tools to predict material behavior and performance.
• Analyze and interpret materials data using advanced statistical and data mining techniques.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international teams to achieve project goals.
• Communicate results and progress through reports and presentations to diverse audiences.

Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent in materials science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in data-driven material development, e.g., data-driven modeling and/or machine learning, demonstrated through projects, publications, courses, spin-offs, and consulting assignments
• Ideally, proven knowledge in the fields of surface technology and multi-material interfaces, e.g. adhesion and bonding.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Julia, C/C++, and familiarity with SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Flask, Azure, or other cloud technologies.
• Ability to work independently in data analysis and physics-based modeling.
• Innovative, cross-disciplinary thinking combined with an analytical, structured approach and strong implementation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive team player with strong leadership qualities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. 

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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