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Specialist in Materials Characterisation Techniques

Valencia
Full-time
Permanent employee

Your mission

We are looking to incorporate a professional into our Characterization Laboratory, within the Laboratories area.

What will your day-to-day look like?

  • Planning and monitoring of productive activities within the laboratory.

  • Searching for and selecting new equipment and/or accessories based on needs and feasibility.

  • Providing testing services and technical advisory to both external and internal clients in the automotive sector.

  • Preparation and/or review of technical reports on results.

  • Ensuring the implementation of requirements and activities related to the quality system. Participation in internal and external audits.

  • Monitoring and proposing tasks for the implementation of new testing methods.

  • Identifying and proposing equipment needs.

  • Ensuring proper compliance with laboratory work regulations and occupational risk prevention requirements.

  • Identifying improvement proposals.

  • Participation in projects (preparation and execution) as a member of Research Groups or as Principal Investigator.

  • Visiting key clients related to the sector.

  • Participation in dissemination activities: technical seminars, conferences, outreach articles in newsletters and sector journals, etc.

  • Participating in training activities related to their area of expertise.


Your profile

High analytical skills, organization, planning, initiative, creativity, leadership, flexibility, adaptability to change, customer orientation, teamwork, and a people-focused mindset (cooperation and empathy) are qualities we look for in every role at AIMPLAS.

We are looking for a professional with a strong level of leadership, autonomy, initiative, and strategic vision. The candidate should be able to communicate effectively and actively listen to stakeholders, including team members and suppliers. They should also have the skills required to deliver training activities.

Required education:
Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
English level B2 (C1 highly desirable). Fluent Spanish.

Additional training (desirable):
Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Organization, Industrial Automation and Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

  • At least 2 years of experience in the following areas: laboratories, quality control, equipment commissioning, analysis, and client interaction.

  • Experience in internal and external audits.

  • Experience in the implementation of new testing methods.

  • Experience in market analysis.

  • Experience in dissemination activities: technical seminars, conferences, etc.

  • Knowledge of physical-mechanical, thermal, rheological, and identification testing, among others.

  • Experience in the preparation of R&D&I project proposals within national and European public funding frameworks will be considered an asset.

  • Willingness to travel.

  • Valid category B driving license.

We firmly believe that Diversity and Inclusion management brings us different approaches, perspectives, and complementary points of view, fostering an environment where each person can reach their full potential, contribute their best, and helping us become a more innovative and sustainable company.

Applications from candidates holding a disability certificate of 33% or more will be positively considered, in accordance with the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their Social Inclusion (LGD).


About us

AIMPLAS is a Technological Center with more than 30 years of  experience in the plastics sector. We provide solutions to companies throughout  the value chain, from raw material manufacturers to transformers and end users. Our purpose is twofold:     


  1. We give value to companies so that they can create wealth and  thus generate employment.
  2. Through R&D&I, we contribute to solving the  challenges that society faces in relation to plastics, to improve people's quality of life and ensure environmental sustainability.

Why AIMPLAS? 
 
We consider attraction and loyalty of talent to be strategic. This is due, on the one hand, to the fact that we have such a powerful purpose  as responding to the challenges facing society through R&D&I, and on  the other, to making this activity compatible with caring for people.  
 
To this end, we propose a People Experience Strategy in which  people lead their professional development and have a tailor-made training  plan, as well as a career plan to facilitate their professional growth. 
  • Purpose with Real Impact
    You’ll work at a leading technology center, contributing through R&D&I to solving social challenges related to plastics, sustainability, and improving people’s quality of life.
  • A values-based culture
    You’ll experience an organizational culture built on collaboration, equal opportunity, diversity, and respect, backed by external certifications such as Great Place to Work, EFQM, and the Diversity Charter.
  • Innovative and multidisciplinary environment
    You’ll be part of highly qualified, diverse, and collaborative teams, where scientific, technical, and management profiles work together, and where continuous learning and knowledge transfer are part of everyday life.
  • Tailored professional development
    At AIMPLAS, people lead their own development: you’ll have a personalized training plan and a career plan to support your professional growth.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
    We are committed to time self-management, partial remote work, flexible hours, meeting-free days, and improvements to legal leave and time-off policies, facilitating a balance between professional and personal life. We adapt to people’s needs, creating a personalized experience.
  • People Care and Well-being
    We promote physical and mental well-being programs through initiatives designed to encourage healthy lifestyle habits and psychosocial well-being (sports activities, health workshops). We offer flexible compensation options (health insurance, childcare vouchers) and meal subsidies.
  • Pride in Belonging
    Working at AIMPLAS means being part of an organization with over 35 years of experience, institutional recognition, and a firm commitment to people, innovation, and making a positive impact on society.

      
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