Staff Engineer, Compound Processing Technology (Lux)

Goodyear. More Driven.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company currently has an opening in the Global Materials Science organization for a Staff Engineer, on the Compound Processing Technology team, at its European R&D Innovation Center in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg. 

The objective for this exciting position is to plan and conduct hands-on research uncovering scientific fundamentals of rubber compound processing and then directly apply the results in practical processes at the production scale. Key technologies include compound mixing, extrusion, calendaring, and tire curing.

The Compound Processing Technology team is made up of individuals with processing expertise who are responsible to conduct fundamental research, coordinate knowledge management, and develop and implement standards with respect to compound processing, globally.  Cross-functional collaboration with other teams and departments is critical in project execution, working together with teammates at the corporate Headquarters in Akron, Ohio, USA, as well as Quality,

Engineering, Product Lifecycle Optimization, Compound Development, and Manufacturing.

Some travel may be required (~15%), when conducting experiments at plant-scale or assisting in implementation of new process or material technology.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation of new technology with current department.
• Contribute to manufacture of quality products and processes.
• Develop and define project goals to meet specific business needs.
• Translate product needs to experimental data or design parameters.
• Work in a team environment towards bringing new product technologies to market.

To join our team, you will need:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Master’s or PhD Degree is advantageous.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required. Any other languages are advantageous.

Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience in a relevant field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Practical understanding of science and technology in the appropriate discipline.
• Proficiency in statistical design and analysis; cause and effect analysis and risk analysis.
• Ability to carry out assignments in a logical fashion using existing technology and standardized method.
• Basic organization, communication, and experimentation skills.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.