R&D Scientist – Battery Thermal Materials; Contractor position

Position: R&D Scientist – Battery Thermal Materials (Contractor position)
# R&D Scientist – Battery Thermal Materials (Contractor position)직무 유형 경력Postal Code 8807 Freienbach, Schwyz직무 W지역 Freienbach, Schwyz, Switzerland카테고리 과학 및 혁신**게시일
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듀폰에 입사해야 하는 이유 | 듀폰 채용  are seeking a highly motivated R&D Scientist to join the Battery Thermal Materials R&D team in Freienbach, Switzerland. The role focuses on the development of thermally conductive adhesives and thermal interface materials (TIMs) for advanced battery applications in close collaboration with customers, manufacturing, and cross‐functional internal teams.

The successful candidate will combine strong chemistry fundamentals, hands‐on laboratory skills, analytical rigor, and innovative thinking to design, develop, and qualify new material solutions that meet demanding customer critical‐to‐quality (CTQ) requirements.

Key Responsibilities Materials & Formulation Development Develop new thermally conductive adhesive and thermal interface material formulations, from concept through customer qualification

Design and optimize formulations to meet customer‐specific CTQs, including thermal, mechanical, processing, and reliability requirements

Apply structured formulation design approaches and experimental planning to accelerate development

Analytical Problem Solving Perform root cause analysis on complex technical challenges using strong analytical and data‐driven methodologies

Interpret experimental results, draw sound technical conclusions, and define clear next steps

Apply innovative, out‐of‐the‐box thinking to develop novel technical solutions beyond conventional approaches

Testing & Qualification Plan and execute material testing and validation programs, including internal testing and customer‐specific qualification requirements

Ensure data quality, robustness, and traceability throughout the qualification process

Support customer trials and technical discussions during product validation phases

Laboratory & Team Leadership Maintain a hands‐on presence in the laboratory, executing experiments and supporting troubleshooting activities

Collaborate closely with lab technicians, providing technical guidance, task prioritization, and informal leadership

Contribute to SWAT‐team project execution, balancing speed, rigor, and collaboration

Digitalization, Data & Advanced Methods Apply data analysis and statistical methods to formulation development and testing

Work with a LIMS and data management system to capture and analyze data

Qualifications Required Master ’s degree in Chemistry (or closely related field such as Materials Science or Chemical Engineering). PhD is a plus but not required

Strong foundation in polymer chemistry, formulations, and materials characterization

Proven hands‐on laboratory experience in applied R&DStrong analytical mindset with demonstrated problem‐solving capability

Ability to collaborate effectively in cross‐functional, multicultural teams

Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
Business fluent (written and spoken) in German and English Preferred / Plus

Experience with thermally conductive materials, adhesives, or TIMsExposure to data analytics, statistics, or machine learning in an R&D context

Experience interacting directly with customers in a technical role Willingness to represent DuPont at technical conferences

What This Role Offers

A hands‐on, technically deep role at the interface of chemistry, materials science, and battery technology

High visibility projects with leading automotive and battery OEM customers

A collaborative SWAT‐team environment combining chemists and lab technicians

Strong platform for technical growth, external visibility, and long‐term career development within DuPont인재 커뮤니티에 가입하여 듀폰과의 만남을 이어가세요!
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