Project Manager: Surface Engineer for Data-Driven R&D (f/m/d)

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Responsibilities:

• Lead activities in data-driven material / process development in surface engineering.
• Develop and optimize processes for adhesion promotion in multi-material interfaces, esp. polymer-metal or polymer-polymer interfaces.
• Analyze and interpret data to guide material development decisions, using advanced statistical and data mining techniques.
• Leverage physics-based modelling and AI tools to predict material behavior and performance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international teams to achieve project goals.
• Present project results to internal/external partners, senior leadership, and diverse audiences, while actively driving new project acquisition efforts.

Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent in surface engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics, chemical or mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in data-driven material or process development, e.g. data-driven modeling and/or use of machine learning methods for material/process development, demonstrated through projects, publications, spin-offs, or consulting assignments
• Proven knowledge in the fields of surface engineering, especially coating technologies (e.g. paint technology, PE-CVD, PVD etc.).
• Experiences in designing multi-material interfaces, 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. 

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