Material Development Technician
Il y a 2 mois
Montargis, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Hutchinson
Temps plein
About the RoleHutchinson is a leading manufacturer of illuminated human-machine interfaces, control boxes, and vibration attenuation systems, requiring expertise in mechanical, electronic, computer, and photometric fields.
Key Responsibilities- Assist project managers in researching and developing materials
- Participate in studies on material formulation and mixing processes
- Search for technical data in academic literature and supplier documentation
- Propose formulations to achieve set objectives
- Prepare rubber mixes (NR, EPDM, VMQ, etc.)
- Develop and adapt mixing and molding procedures
- Characterize materials according to project specifications
- Perform specific tests related to each project (adhesion, dynamic properties, fatigue resistance)
- Write test reports and summaries
- Present results to management and propose areas for improvement
- Follow up on the creation of necessary tools and equipment
- Participate in hygiene and safety processes
- Record used chemicals
- Conduct chemical risk assessments (Eval'Chim) for products
- Competence in Chemistry or Formulation
- Desirable: Higher Technical Diploma (DUT, BTS, or professional license) in Materials Chemistry or Rubber Science
- Desirable: Skills in polymer material characterization
- Ability to work in a research center environment, with a natural curiosity and inclination towards innovation
- Proficiency in office software and aptitude for rubber mixing and molding