Technical Engineer, iCenter
Klöckner Pentaplast
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bern • 🇨🇭 Switzerland
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Planning, setup and execution of extrusion, thermoforming and coating trials on pilot equipment.
- Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of extrusion machines, thermoforming equipment and auxiliary systems.
- Collaboration with innovation engineers, product line management and commercial teams to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
- Support innovation engineers with work packages as part of innovation projects.
- Contribute to the development and optimization of extrusion processes and formulations.
- Support during customer visits and technical discussions during trials as the primary technical contact.
- Analyze trial data, document results, and prepare technical reports and presentations.
- Ensure safe operation and compliance with internal standards and procedures.
- Maintain lab and equipment readiness, including calibration, cleaning and preventive maintenance.
- Assist in training and onboarding of colleagues and visitors, particularly on extrusion equipment and safety protocols.
- Manage transactions such as orders and/or invoices for customers paying for iCenter services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Polymer Engineering or alternatively a completed technical apprenticeship and several years of relevant professional experience.
- Solid understanding of various polymer processing technologies with a particular focus on multilayer film and sheet extrusion.
- Knowledge of extrusion die design, extrusion screw geometry, feedblock structure and their relationship to the development of multilayer extrusion structures.
- Understanding of polymer rheology and structure–property relationships, and hands-on experience with polyethylene, polypropylene and polyesters.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, converting technologies such as thermoforming and coating.
- Understanding of the product development process from concept through lab and pilot to commercial implementation.
- Good project management skills.
- German as a native language or bilingual.
- Fluent English (spoken and written).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office – ability to enter and interpret data in Excel and to write project reports in Word.
- Experience with design software such as SolidWorks and CAD/CAM is an advantage.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and ISO/EU systems is an advantage.
- Background in pharmaceutical/medical device packaging is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for customer support or training.
Benefits
- A modern, highly innovative workplace at our iCenter in Bern, Switzerland.
- Competitive salary plus annual bonus.
- Various local benefits.
- A global team with members in Bern, Germany and the USA, and internal collaboration with international colleagues.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
extrusionthermoformingcoatingpolymer processing technologiesextrusion die designextrusion screw geometrypolymer rheologymultilayer film extrusionpolyethylenepolypropylene
Soft skills
project managementcollaborationcommunicationtrainingtechnical supportproblem-solvingdata analysisdocumentationcustomer interactionpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineeringtechnical apprenticeship