Project Manager R&D
Balzers, LI, 9496
Project Manager R&D Cutting/Forming Tools (gn)
Do you enjoy experimenting with materials to develop the best coating which leads to an even better performance?
In this role you are part of our international R&D Team and drive the development of our surface solutions for thin film service components. You manage different development projects and align with internal departments as well as customers.
Your Responsibilities
- Leading, management and execution of the entire projects for product development with focus on PVD coating solutions for cutting or/and forming tool applications Identifying and defining property requirements for coating solutions as well as evaluating optimum pre- and posttreatments in relation to the targeted applications
- Development and verification of innovative high performance and cost beneficial surface solutions
- Project planning as well as continuous monitoring and documentation of project status in terms of progress, costs and scheduling according to our project management regulations
- Validation of production processes in cooperation with internal and external customers
- Support of Marketing, Sales and Production during product launch and implementation
Your Profile
- You have a Master’s degree or PhD in physics, material science or comparable discipline
- Ideally you have at least 4 years of work experience in development and characterization of wear protective nitride, carbide, oxide, borides or comparable hard coatings
- You have expert skills in thin film coating technology – PVD arc or sputter technology
- Preferably experience with suitable pre- and posttreatment technics/technologies
- Previous experience in managing development projects is a plus
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- You are able to multitask, have an independent and pro-active working style and you are an excellent team-player
- Ability to travel globally up to 20%
- Fluent in written and spoken English is a must, German skills are a plus
Can you identify with this position and are you looking for a new challenge? Then we are eager to meet you! Please apply online.
Contact
Barbara Scherrer
Phone: +4233886688
About us
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes.
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.
We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.
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Balzers, LI, 9496