R&D Engineer

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Job Title: R&D Engineer (Technical Engineer - Rubber Compound Mixing)

2. Report to: Technical Manager (Rubber Compound Mixing)

3. Working Location: Phu My 3 Specialized Industrial Park, Ba Ria & Vung Tau Province, Vietnam (Shuttle bus will be provided from 3 locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Bien Hoa City, and Vung Tau City)

II. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

- To support the high growth rate of Trelleborg Vietnam's business, as a BU strategy, we will continue to improve our lab facility and rubber technology development in Qingdao. The laboratory engineer plays a very important role in the development of Trelleborg Vietnam. The integration of R&D, quality control of raw material, certification, witness and system construction from customers, sales, BU R&D and Trelleborg Vietnam is very important for the continuous development of TMI technology.

- Responsible for the implementation and realization of the materials part in projects involving rubber raw materials, compound, testing, specification and certification in Trelleborg Vietnam.

- Track the development trend of polymer technology for TMI and Trelleborg Vietnam. Cooperate with Sales and BU R&D, provide technical support for the development and testing of new compound and raw materials

- In charge of Trelleborg Vietnam lab and responsible for all materials, testing and certification/witness both inside and outside the factory.

III. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Participation in improvement and development of the TMI compound & products from the professional perspective of polymer materials.

- Evaluation & confirmation of the properties of the new raw materials;

- Participation in R&D of rubber formulas;

- Determine the relationship between raw material properties and product performance through experiments and provide suggestions.

- Propose, implement, and document improvements to existing processes for cost saving and/or efficiency improving.

- Support production and customers through testing and material improvement;

Be responsible for material & compound quality control.

- Converting the external standards(ASTM, ISO, JIS, customer’s documents) into internal factory standards;

- Evaluate material requirements from customers and sales, and participate in technical communication;

- Perform the key testing items which is arranged by customer and BU R&D, such as TGA, FTIR, creep, stress relaxation, oil resistance, aging resistance, ozone resistance, electrical properties, dynamic flexible, etc;

- Quality control and data analysis of compound & non-metal raw materials;

- Be responsible for material certification/witness involving customers & 3rd party institute;

- Complete reports and documents related to material development and customer requirements.

- Manage the daily work of the laboratory.

Other tasks assigned my Line Manager.

IV. ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

- Bachelors degree or above, in polymer material, chemistry, or chemical engineering;

- Experience less than 5 years in laboratory testing of rubber in QA or Technical background.

- Good English communication.

V. WHAT WE OFFER?

- Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 16 days of annual leave to relax, recharge, and pursue your passions outside of work.

- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Stay healthy and worry-free with Private Health Insurance from PTI, covering not only you but also all of your loved ones! (Husband/Wife/Childrens).

- Security from Day One: We fully cover your Social Insurance contributions, even during your probation period, ensuring peace of mind right from the start.

- Competitive Rewards: Benefit from a 13th-month salary and a performance-based KPI bonus of up to 15% of your Annual Salary.

- Convenient Commute Options: Forget the hassle of commuting! We provide a comfortable Shuttle Bus service from Ho Chi Minh, Bien Hoa, and Vung Tau straight to our factory.

- Additional Perks & Allowances: Enjoy added support with allowances for lunch, phone, and petrol, making your work-life smoother and more comfortable.

- Accelerated Learning and Growth: As a newly established company, we have a lot of exciting projects ahead! This means you'll have numerous opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact right from the start.