SoftPulse Specialist - MaterialsVenture Unit Wearables Sensors
Join us and become part of a specialized, forward-thinking company where your innovative ideas can flourish. In this role, you will collaborate across various departments and with external partners, contributing to exciting projects that shape the future. Enjoy a flexible benefits package, including five weeks of vacation, a comprehensive onboarding program, tailored training opportunities, and the chance to work in a dynamic team.
Your Responsibilities
As a SoftPulse Specialist – Materials, you will take charge of the SoftPulse® materials and lead the development of the SoftPulse® portfolio. Your role will encompass:
- Providing support for all material-related topics within the SoftPulse® portfolio.
- Conducting research to innovate solutions that enhance the performance and market fit of SoftPulse® electrodes.
- Contributing to the development of new products in line with the Wearable Sensors Unit strategy.
- Developing characterization protocols for chemical, physical, electrical, and functional properties during both development and production stages.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers regarding material-related inquiries.
- Managing customer-related project work under tight deadlines.
- Effectively communicating with customers and presenting complex topics to a general audience.
- Maintaining close relationships with material suppliers and monitoring the market for new materials.
- Leading complex projects in material and surface treatment development independently.
- Collaborating on joint development projects with R&D, engineering, and advanced technology teams, leveraging your technical expertise.
- Documenting work through detailed project reports and applying lessons learned from previous topics.
Our Requirements
- Background in materials science, chemistry, materials engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field (MSc or PhD).
- Experience in the development of polymeric materials, compounds, or composites, with a focus on electrically conductive materials.
- Knowledge of electrode development for bio-potential detection and/or non-invasive stimulation.
- Experience in the bio-signal acquisition domain, preferably within wearables.
- Ability to adapt to new areas in materials science and apply newly acquired skills effectively.
- Competence in providing technical support and addressing customer inquiries.
- Willingness to travel globally to support business needs (up to 20%).
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of German is a plus.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.