1. Job Summary
Active player on activities related with research, design, planning, development and/or evaluation of new and advanced technologies by translating customer requirements or strategic business objectives into final product design. Involve in the application of scientific and technical knowledge and methods for understanding the physical criteria of glass products and processes.
2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
85 Coordinate/facilitate all research and development activities involved in the creation of new products which includes planning, design, testing, application, problem resolution and frequent communication with EuroKera Chateau Thierry R&D and Marketing/Product Departments.
85 Estimate the development costs, consumer interest and market potential for innovative product designs and applications using glass ceramics
85 Coordinate new project activities with sales department to discuss product and customer specifications, translate industry standards into product requirements and to document all technical information for internal and external use.
85 Coordinate multiple projects that involve the application of one or more technologies based upon ceramic, electric, thermal, chemical, or mechanical properties especially with the knowledge transfer and
85 Qualifications approved for implementation by EK France laboratory.
85 Provide technical guidance, failure analysis tests, and product experiments involved in the production of finished goods or in the resolution of customer inquiries or complaints.
3. PERFORMANCE FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:
85 Technical support and assistance to customers and internal departments.
85 Development of new product innovations.
85 Manage Product Returns to meet target.
85 Ability to change the thinking or gain the acceptance of others in technical situations.
85 Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems.
85 Participation and contribution in decisions affecting company performance and product performance which may have immediate effects on operations
85 Demonstrate real pedagogic skills, and ability to adjust technical communication level to specific attendance
4. Qualifications
85 Bachelor or Master.
85 Natural science or related major
85 Technical Specialized Knowledge in Glass and Ceramics (Major in Mechanics or Chemical or Physic also acceptable)
85 Good command of English (oral and written), speaking French is preferred.