Additive Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d) 3D Printing / Mechanical Engineering

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG), in Geesthacht, near Hamburg, and in Teltow, near Berlin, conducts materials and coastal research. For further information please refer to: www.hzg.de

HZG is one of the 19 national institutions of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres e.V. (HGF). Around 1,000 employees carry out basic research and development work in close cooperation with national and international research institutions, research-oriented clinics and economic and public institutions.

At the Institute of Biomaterial Science some 100 scientists research multi-functional, polymer-based biomaterials for applications in regenerative medicine. Their implants and active agent delivery systems provide customised properties and functions to restore impaired body functions.

Additive Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d)
3D Printing / Mechanical Engineering

Reference code: 50043405_2 – 2020/B 18
Commencement date: as soon as possible for 2 years
The place of employment is Teltow (near Berlin).

The Institute of Biomaterial Science in Teltow of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht invites applications for an Additive Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d) 3D Printing / Mechanical Engineering with a focus on the development of multifunctional polymeric materials, in particular, the implementation of new material functions by geometries obtained by specific processing technologies. This is initially a 2-years fixed term contract with the potential of continuation depending on applicant’s performance. The place of employment is Teltow (Berlin, metropolitan area).

Your tasks

A highly responsible position, including supervision of 3D printing activity, design and production of 3D polymer parts and fulfillment of design principles. It is your task to prepare and monitor the supply of stock materials and supplies for 3D printing. You will ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications of printed parts through testing and analysis of results, and maintain accurate, detailed, and clear experimental records. This project includes research activities on various 3D printing techniques. In addition, you will use related analytical techniques for (local) chemical analysis, thermomechanical characterization and morphological analysis. The acquisition of third-party funding is expected.

Your profile

You have successfully completed a university degree with at least a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Material Science or a relating field. You complement this with expertise in material chemistry and a sound knowledge of analytical methods for the investigation for polymer-based materials, which is documented by scientific publications. You have in-depth and comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge in the field of polymer-based materials. You are familiar with data analysis software and concepts, good record-keeping and have experience with 3D printing techniques.

We offer

• multinational work environment with over 1,000 colleagues from more than 50 nations
• extensive options of vocational training (i. a. expert seminars, language courses or leadership seminars)
• flexible working hours and various models to ensure the compatibility of family and career
• excellent infrastructure, including a scientific in-house library as well as modern work spaces
• an appropriate salary related to the German public tariff (TV-AVH) plus the usual social benefits for the public employment sector

The promotion of equal rights is a matter of course for us. Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

Interested? Then we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates etc.) indicating the reference number 2020/B 18.

Please start the online application process for this offered position via www.hzg.de category Career & Campus.

Closing date: January 3rd, 2021
Contact: Ms. Vera Milkereit