Lediga jobb som Civilingenjör, forskning/utveckling, kemi i Stenungsund

Are you passionate about developing new products and sustainable innovative solutions that will help shape the future & improve the world we live in? Do you have experience in Cable Extrusion or in Cable Manufacturing Processes & design? Are you passionate about research and driving product development from R&D pilot scale to final application testing at our customers? Do you find it exciting to work in cross-functional international teams in a growing global company that has sustainability as the heart of their strategy?
Then YOU can be the one we are looking for!
In this role as Cable Extrusion Expert, you would join our Innovation & Technology community at the Innovation Centre in Sweden. Our positive team spirit, close interaction & cooperation with key Energy stakeholders enables us to deliver step-change innovations. You would be part of a growing team and play a key role to lead, develop and optimize cable extrusion processes as well as building the link between our R&D pilot cable lines and upscaling at the customers for the final application. Your daily work could be a combination of pilot extrusion support, contribution in innovation and business support projects targeting development of novel polymers and polymer compounds within Energy applications where cable extrusion and design plays an important role.
You will be working in an international, cross-functional team, where you will be involved in aspects of product & application development. Which includes polymer design, small scale testing, cable extrusion & design, investments, upscaling, commercial production & application testing at our customers.
Your areas of responsibility would be to:
Lead, develop and optimize cable extrusion processes & design.
Develop new polymers and compounds within the Energy sector, linking your fundamental understanding of polymer material properties & its relationship to extrusion parameters.
Translate market requirements into polymer properties, and what it could mean in terms of cable design extrusion properties.
Build the link between our R&D pilot cable lines and upscaling at the customers for the final application
Establish continuous interfaces with internal and external customers/suppliers in order to optimize development and utilization of own expertise.
Deliver scientific results by applying scientific principles, combining academic & cable industry knowledge, experimental results and common experiences.
Collaborate with laboratories and production plants including optimization of polymer compositions.
Initiate and support patenting of new polymers, products and processes.
Participate in standardisation bodies and certification where relevant.
Act and work according to Borealis values. We care! We’re curious! We progress!

About you
You are the right candidate for this position if you have experience from Cable Extrusion and/or cable manufacturing, and a deep understanding of polymer processing. You also have a MSc or PhD degree in relevant field (Mechanical, Polymer engineering/processing, chemistry, physics, material science or equivalent). You enjoy expanding your knowledge and bringing in new ideas, approaches or methods based on your broad experience in the cable industry. Your way of thinking is highly structured and analytical but also flexible when it comes to collaboration in projects or challenges in your daily work.
At Innovation Centre in Sweden, we have more than 15 different nationalities, which also requires you to have written and spoken communication skills in English and an ability to work in multi-cultural and cross-functional teams. Respectful teamwork across borders is a key element in your work, both in internal and external networks.
As a person, you are passionate about research and development, are committed to learn & teach others, and have a drive to constantly develop and progress. You are curious! You are comfortable taking and driving your own initiatives….. and you like to have FUN!
About Borealis and our offer
We are here for you! If you have any questions, please contact Gabriella Mjölnevik, 070 - 210 67 00. Please note that applications via e-mail will not be accepted since we are serious about protection of your personal data, so thank you for applying online.
We offer a role specific compensation and a competitive salary and fringe benefit package reflecting your profile, experience and the specifics of the country/location you apply for.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the advertised requirements and will contact you as soon as screening is closed.
Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals, fertilizers and the mechanical recycling of plastics. We leverage our polymers expertise and decades of experience to offer value adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries. In re-inventing for more sustainable living, we build on our commitment to safety, our people and excellence as we accelerate the transformation to a circular economy and expand our geographical footprint.
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Do you have a passion for Chemical Analysis and are excited about analytical challenges? In Nouryon’s Innovation Center in Stenungsund, Sweden, we develop new and optimized products – products you meet every day in your everyday life, from the soles in your shoes to your mobile and the shampoo in your home – and now we are seeking an engaged Researcher to join us on our journey to a sustainable future!


In your future role as Senior Researcher you will
Be part of the Analysis EMEA Team. You will perform chemical analyses for product and process development projects and solve complex analytical assignments. You will work with Wet Chemical Analysis and NMR spectroscopy and develop expertise in characterization of surfactants. As an expert in chemical analysis, you will work with the development of analytical methods and maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments.


Main responsibilities:
Run analytical experiments, interpret analytical data, and report and discuss the results.
Act as an expert in identification and quantification questions related to new product development, customer complaints, trouble shooting in production etc.
Develop expertise in Wet Chemistry and NMR spectroscopy and be updated with all techniques used in the group on a general level to ensure that the tasks are resolved using the best available techniques.
Take responsibility for development, implementation, and validation of analytical methods and for maintenance of analytical instruments.
Develop and maintain a good Surfactant Chemistry product know how.



We believe you bring
PhD/Licentiate in a relevant topic or a Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with several years of relevant experience.
Excellent skills in Wet Chemistry Analyses.
Experience in NMR spectroscopy.
Good knowledge and understanding of validation/statistics.
Experience with research and method development.
Excellent skills regarding equipment, maintenance & troubleshooting.
Good knowledge in organic chemistry.
Fluency in written and spoken English, Swedish in an advantage.



Great if you have
Experience in analysis of surfactants and determination of surfactant properties.
Good understanding of ISO 17025.



We believe you are
Are a motivated and passionate chemist enjoying practical work in the laboratory combined with theoretical challenges and customer support. Further, you are result-oriented, reliable and have good communication and interpersonal skills. You are proactive, possess the ability to take own and drive initiatives and enjoy working both independently and in teams.


We offer you
To join a great team of analytical chemists and researchers – a welcoming and diverse team that plays a central role in our R&D activities. You will become part of our global R&D community, be involved in development projects from all business lines and collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, technical service, and regulatory affairs. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute with ideas and build a global network within Nouryon.
At Nouryon, we not only offer an exciting role and nice colleagues, but also benefits in addition to your salary. Nouryon has a collective agreement with IKEM, but in addition to that, we also offer unilateral benefits such as bonus, reduced working hours, health care allowance, lunch allowance and much more.
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.


Good to know
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Ina Ehlers, Section Manager Analysis EMEA [email protected] based in Stenungsund.
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume. We care for your personal data (GDPR) hence we do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.
We look forward to receive your application! Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! We aim to get back to you at the soonest but latest after application closing date, with an update on the process.


About Nouryon
Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 7,650 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands. Visit our website and follow us @Nouryon and on LinkedIn.


For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Ina Ehlers, Section Manager Analysis EMEA [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: [email protected]
For unions related questions please contact:
Sveriges Ingenjörer: Anna-Lena Palm +46 303 851 13
Unionen: Magnus Svensson +46 303 858 38 or Thomas Nilsson +46 303 856 18

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