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Orion S.A.

Global Application Development Manager – Carbon Black, Wire & Cable

Orion S.A.

Technical Owner leading development of carbon black solutions for high-voltage power cable systems at Orion. Collaborating with international customers and teams for innovation and technical excellence.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeCologne • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorLead💰 €95,000 - €120,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in polymer compounding with carbon black for high-voltage subsea and underground cable applications, alongside strong technical leadership in product development and application engineering. Capable of translating customer requirements into innovative solutions while monitoring market trends and securing technical continuity.

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Polymer CompoundingCarbon Black SolutionsApplication DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipHigh-Voltage Cable Applications

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Hard Skills
Product DevelopmentApplication EngineeringMaterials ScienceChemical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
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Industry Keywords
Energy IndustryCable IndustryMarket DevelopmentTechnical StrategyCustomer Value

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the technical development of Orion’s Wire & Cable segment
  • Advance carbon black solutions for high-voltage subsea and underground power cable systems worldwide
  • Understand key customer development requirements and translate them into application concepts
  • Guide technical collaboration from initial ideas through successful industrial implementation
  • Convert emerging technologies and market needs into portfolio recommendations
  • Provide technical leadership for global development initiatives
  • Shape long-term technology and product strategy for the segment
  • Monitor market, competitor and patent developments
  • Secure technical continuity and develop next-generation applications
  • Serve as a central reference for Wire & Cable applications across Orion

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Extensive experience in a senior technical, application development or innovation role involving polymer compounding with carbon black
  • Ideally within high-voltage subsea or underground cable applications
  • Academic background in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a comparable discipline
  • Substantial industrial experience in product development, application engineering and implementation
  • Established expert in the field with an understanding of performance requirements and the interaction between materials, processing conditions and end-product performance
  • Experience within the energy, high-voltage or cable industry is highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of customers, markets and commercial priorities
  • Ability to identify performance characteristics and translate technical advantages into customer value
  • Ownership, curiosity and ambition to create lasting impact
  • Comfortable influencing customers and partners across cultures and levels
  • Fluent English at minimum C1 level; additional languages are an advantage
  • Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-related bonus schemes
  • Six months of continued salary payments during long-term illness
  • Company pension scheme
  • Additional care and accident insurance
  • Occupational health services
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Preventive health checks
  • Subsidized on-site restaurant
  • Individual development opportunities
  • E-learning programs
  • Rosetta Stone language training
  • Complimentary Urban Sports Club basic membership
  • Company running events
  • €1,000 employee referral bonus
  • Orion Carnival Event
  • Free on-site parking