(Senior) Technology Engineer - Material Development

at  Gates Corporation

SENIOR TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER - MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let’s simplify it… think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (TO NAME A FEW):

• Working on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Designing and conducting experiments and analyzing and interpreting data.
• Acting as a resource for other team members, leading projects with limited risks and resource requirements.
• Evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Based in Legnica and working within office, lab, prototype cell and manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for new material development assignments and basic fundamental, theoretical (’ blue-sky’) research.

• The scope includes fundamental material characterization, processing studies & impact to product performance, quality, safety & cost.
• You will work on small projects or as a contributor to larger projects while developing broad knowledge and skills in material science and manufacturing technology, ultimately resulting in successful commercialization of new products and/or processes.
• You will have the opportunity to learn and apply Six Sigma tools, project management and decision-making processes. As part of a cross functional team, you will learn the importance of individual contributions and teamwork to achieve goals