Scientific Innovator Surface Technology (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a longstanding technology expert and market leader for sophisticated and novel applications in sealing technology and electric mobility solutions worldwide. Thanks to our unique materials and technology expertise, we are a proven supplier for demanding products and applications, as well as a development and service partner to customers in the automotive industries and in general industries. With our approximately 13,000 employees worldwide, we generate sales of about 2.5 billion euros.Some of your Benefits Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold. WeinheimOn-Site Freudenberg FST GmbHYou support our team as Scientific Innovator Surface Technology (f/m/d) Responsibilities Develop a deep understanding of the organizations, structures, processes, and networks within Freudenberg, Freudenberg Technology Innovation (FTI), and Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST)Gain theoretical and practical expertise in all relevant surface technologies (e.g., rubber-metal bonding, plasma technology, coating technologies, cleaning, corrosion protection, etc.)Present projects, results, and studies at both operational and various management levels within FreudenbergProvide consulting and address inquiries related to surface technology across FST business units, leveraging your own developed expertiseLead projects with responsibility for timelines, quality, and budgetQualifications University degree in Surface Technology, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related fieldKnowledge of polymer chemistry, plastics engineering, and surface technologyAbility to work in interdisciplinary and international project teamsExperience in project managementFluent written and spoken English and German skillsOpenness to or prior experience with AI-supported materials developmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStructured working style and strategic thinking abilitiesProactive team playerExcellent communication skills and stakeholder management competenceThe 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.