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Who will you be working with?
CoFren’ site is a leading manufacturer and supplier of brake pads for freight and passenger trains. The site is located in Avellino (AV), Italy.
How will you make a difference?
As a R&D Engineer, reporting to the Senior Director, Design and Development BU Friction, you will be responsible to the study, formulation and continuous innovation of existing company products, alongside researching materials and developing new products, technologies, and production processes.

What will your typical day look like?

• Study, formulation and continuous innovation of existing company products
• Materials research, development of new products, new technologies, new production processes
• Management of Chemical: SDS, TDS and internal specifications
• Study, in-depth study and improvement of the production processes currently in place
• Assistance in the proper execution and updating of procedures in compliance with environmental and safety obligations
• Study and understanding of the influence of raw materials on friction and physical properties, mechanical and thermomechanical
• Analysis of tribo logical and physical data of materials, products and raw materials
• Understanding and practicing the use of thermomechanical, mechanical and analytical tools that can serve to obtain data aimed at product development for rail and non-rail applications in friction
• Study of new analytical and testing methods applicable to friction materials

What do we want to know about you?

• Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Experience in a manufacturing company is considered a plus
• Professional English and Italian languages
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Quick learner and proactive
• Open minded, curious and dynamic

La ricerca è rivolta a candidature di entrambi i sessi, ai sensi delle leggi 903/77 e 125/91, e a persone di tutte le età e tutte le nazionalità, ai sensi dei decreti legislativi 215/03 e 216/03. CoFren Srl effettuerà il trattamento dei dati personali dei candidati nel rispetto della normativa sulla privacy.
Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!
http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know

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