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Michelin

Global tire manufacturer and mobility services

Expert R&D en formulation de matériaux TP/TPE

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeClermont-Ferrand, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold an engineering degree or doctorate in polymer physical chemistry or a related domain.
  • Have 10 to 15 years of R&D experience, with demonstrated expertise in TP/TPE formulation.
  • Know raw materials and understand the market, including suppliers, main industry players, and customers.
  • Have expertise in materials characterization, particularly mechanical, physicochemical, and rheological characterization.
  • Be proficient in material processing methods, especially plastics processing such as injection, extrusion, and compression molding.
  • Have knowledge of modeling material behavior at service and processing temperatures.
  • Understand the finished product, particularly applications related to sealing joints.
  • Have a minimum B2 level of English, experience working in an international environment, and strong scientific and technical English proficiency.
  • Work collaboratively and independently, take initiative, analyze and solve problems, and communicate technical work to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement TP/TPE formulations that make effective use of raw materials and meet product requirements.
  • Use expertise and knowledge of academic and industrial literature and state of the art to propose and explore new approaches to material design and structuring, implementing them with experts across disciplines.
  • Advance internal knowledge and capture acquired knowledge and know-how.
  • Lead characterization activities in the role's scope independently or with internal partners, and propose actions to maintain technological excellence within the department.
  • Synthesize and communicate progress to the team and its partners.
  • Contribute to protecting the intellectual property of developed technologies.
  • Participate in collaborations with external partners, including academic and industrial partners.

About the Company

Michelin

Global tire manufacturer and mobility services

Michelin makes and sells tires for cars, light trucks, trucks, and specialty equipment, and also offers mobility services such as ViaMichelin and the Michelin Guide. Its tires are sold to OEMs, distributors, and retailers, while its services include fleet management and digital guides that add value for customers. The company differentiates itself with a broad product range across consumer, commercial, and industrial tires alongside digital services and a well-known brand guide, creating multiple revenue streams. Its goal is to be a full-scale mobility partner by expanding beyond tires to services that help customers plan, optimize, and enjoy their journeys while upholding tire performance and safety.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Founded
1889

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