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On-site in Valencian Community·Full-time·Added over 3 years ago
This job was published 3 years ago
Overview
Job details
Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
AIMPLAS doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Valencian Community
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“You have a degree, preferably PhD in the related fields: materials engineering, chemistry or an equivalent combination.” — per the ad.
The role
What you'll do
In this generic offer, we are looking for people to join us to prepare, develop and execute R&D&I projects, technological services (analysis and testing, technical advice) and technical training for companies.
What you will do:
- Provide services and advice to external and internal clients.
- Coordinate and collaborate with different departments of AIMPLAS.
- Realization of States of the art.
- Prepare offers, job proposals.
- Prepare project proposals according to institutional templates.
- Participate in the realization of the budget.
- Carry out technical developments.
- Pilot plant tests (Compounding, extrusion, injection, composite formulation)
- Ensure the proper functioning of the equipment it handles, including carrying out or supervising preventive and corrective maintenance, internal calibrations, etc.
- Search and select new equipment and / or accessories according to the needs and possibilities.
- Analysis of results and drafting of conclusions and reports.
- Presentation of results.
- Participate in the activities of scientific dissemination, technological foresight, dissemination and communication.
Your profile
- You have high analytical skills, organization, strong communitation and influencing skills, initiative, creativity, flexibility, customer orientation, leadership skills, self-motivated and able to independently lead, you are a team player, people oriented (cooperation and empathy).
- You have a degree, preferably PhD in the related fields: materials engineering, chemistry or an equivalent combination. Additional requirements: valuable specific Master's degree in plastics materials.
- Fluent conversation in English and Spanish.
- Knowledges in plastic sectir and their transformation processes (ATL, AFP, SMC...). We are looking for a versatile profile with great business development capacity and experience in the execution of R&D projects.
About AIMPLAS
AIMPLAS is a Spanish technology center specializing in plastics and polymer materials, offering R&D services, technical support, and training to companies across various sectors, including automotive, packaging, and construction. With a team of over 200 professionals, it operates as a private, non-profit association, driving innovation in materials science and circular economy solutions.
Based in Valencia, AIMPLAS is a key player in Spain's innovation ecosystem, actively participating in European research projects and providing a collaborative, international work environment. For international professionals, it offers opportunities to engage in cutting-edge materials research, with roles often requiring English and a strong focus on sustainability and EU-funded initiatives.
- Founded
- 1990
- Employees
- 100–500
- Headquarters
- Valencia, Spain
- In Spain
- Valencia
- Website
- aimplas.es
Good to know if you are moving
- AIMPLAS is a non-profit technology center, offering a mission-driven research environment rather than a corporate structure.
- The organization actively participates in EU-funded projects, providing opportunities to work on international collaborations.
- Valencia offers a lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona, with a Mediterranean lifestyle and a growing tech scene.
- Many roles require proficiency in Spanish, though some R&D positions may involve English for EU project work.
- The center provides a supportive environment for early-career professionals through its AVANZA programme and internships.
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