Saint-Gobain Ecophon – Development engineer – Surfaces

Right now we need more purpose-driven talents to help us make a difference. We want to be global leaders in acoustic solutions for indoor environments and we are passionate about sharing our knowledge because we know how our products make life and work better for people. With a promise of having ‘’a sound effect on people’’, it should be no surprise that we of course support the positive work-life balance and well-being of everyone in the Saint-Gobain Ecophon team.

At Ecophon we believe all people deserve a good acoustic environment. We aim for creating optimal environments by developing innovative and sustainable products which create a good working environment. The surface treatment is of crucial importance for many of the properties of our acoustic products and we see many exciting challenges and opportunities within surface development. To our R&D and Innovation organisation, we are looking for a Development Engineer to deliver the acoustic solutions of the future.

Role description:

Working at Ecophon is characterized by teamwork and open communication. As Development Engineer, you will work cross-functionally with colleagues throughout most of the company. This is an independent specialist role covering a large scope, and a broad spectrum of tasks. Among others, your responsibility will include:

• Development of new products, solutions, ideas and concepts

• Technical pre-studies and investigations

• Studies of material properties

• Industrialisation and factory tests at own production

• Close cooperation with suppliers

You will act as technical expert and support the organisation with knowledge and expertise in within decorative and functional surfaces. This means you will have a close collaboration with colleagues from many areas of the company, from Market/Sales to R&D and Production; both locally and globally. You will be part of a very passionate and knowledgeable R&D team which consists of 15 Engineers, and you are reporting to Product Development Manager. This position is based in Hyllinge, outside Helsingborg and includes frequent travelling within Europe, mainly Scandinavia.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a candidate with a Master of Science degree within chemistry, mechanical engineering or similar and 2+ years’ experience from R&D and development of products/materials. You are knowledgeable within composite materials and have a fundamental understanding of related areas such as paint, binders, glue and non-woven. Additionally, you possess advanced proficiency in English, both in written and verbal communication.

Your personality can best be described as structured and collaborative. You possess high social skills and you easily develop strong and long-term relations with both colleagues and suppliers. You are an independent self-starter, and you like to work cross-functionally. You are a “doer” that can manage several tasks and missions without losing focus on the details. You make things happen and you are not afraid of taking initiatives and finding information on your own. Curiosity and creativity come natural to you when working with product development. Trust, Empowerment and Collaboration are core values of Ecophon and these values influence the way of working and the products developed.

Other information

The position is a permanent position. 

Application

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We look forward to receiving your application! Selection may be done continuously, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

What you can expect at Saint-Gobain Ecophon

We are all working in a motivating environment of innovation, progress and development. And here, sustainability is more than a word—it’s a transparent promise to minimize our environmental impact in everything we do.

More about Saint-Gobain Ecophon

Saint-Gobain Ecophon is a leading supplier of acoustic solutions for indoor environments that improve working performance, well-being, and quality of life. We are an international group of about 1100 co-workers, operating worldwide with sales teams in more then 50 countries and 10 manufacturing sites in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Our headquarters is just outside of Helsingborg, in Sweden. Ecophon is part of the Saint-Gobain Group, a listed company with around 150,000 employees worldwide. Saint Gobain Group is a world leader in sustainable home and office building solutions that balance the need for comfort and costeffectiveness with energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

You can learn more about Saint-Gobain Ecophon here: https://www.ecophon.com