Job Title: R&D Engineer 1
Job Location (Short): Anyang, KOR, 14058
Posting Start Date: 6/17/26
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
To strengthen our team in Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do , we are looking for you as a R&D Engineer 1 (f/m/d)
Job Responsibilities
- Leading product development efforts in polymer synthesis and powder production at the pilot scale.
- Conducting analytical assessments of pilot and plant samples to establish structure-process-property relationships.
- Implementing process analytics and optimization initiatives utilizing digital tools.
- Collaborating within an intercultural environment alongside global colleagues and partners.
- Coordinating internal and external customer sampling activities in alignment with Operations and ADTS requirements.
- Managing documentation related to quality, IMS, process and chemical safety, and MOC matters, including audit preparation.
- Maintaining pilot equipment (Dryer & Pressure Reactor), associated facilities, and documentation.
- Designing and introducing concepts for continuous improvement of laboratory operations.
- Advancing lab automation and supporting digitalization strategies by applying global recipe design standards and managing data.
- Providing production support in Ulsan, addressing product and raw material quality concerns, as well as process optimization.
- Facilitating and participating in safety activities and training sessions under the "For our Safety" Program in collaboration with ULS plant peers and the L-A-RD AYN team.
- Engaging in cross-functional collaboration with internal business division stakeholders across technical (ADTS), production, and business functions.
Qualifications Required
Knowledge
- Extensive industry experience in manufacturing polymer dispersions, radical polymerization, and spray drying operations, including raw material processing, recipe and process design, as well as product application.
- Comprehensive knowledge of macromolecular chemistry or related fields, with particular expertise in market trends and products relevant to key responsibilities.
- Experience in research and development within an industrial setting.
- Demonstrated adaptability in dynamic market environments and commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Strong proficiency in laboratory management.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities.
- Proficient in English; additional languages such as German or others are highly desirable.
Skillset
- Demonstrates strong teamwork skills, embraces a growth mindset, engages in self-reflection, and accepts accountability
- Exhibits a collaborative and team-driven approach to work
- Maintains a customer-centric and market-focused perspective
- Possesses intercultural competence
Education:
- Holds a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
- Preferred higher education level: MSc., PhD
- 5+ years experience in chemical industry
Sustainability is one of WACKER’s corporate goals – also as an employer. We want you to remain productive, healthy and successful long term. That is why we offer, for example, comprehensive health management and a variety of advanced training programs and courses for individual development opportunities, alongside a good work-life balance. Naturally, we also have a fair compensation system and above-average social benefits. After all, social responsibility has a long tradition at WACKER.
Be part of a family. Across all nations.
We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com/careers.
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