Chemical Engineer – ATO Flame Retardant Additives for Plastics

Your tasks:
As a chemical engineer (m/f/d) specialising in flame retardants for plastics, you will play a central role in the development, optimisation and application of antimony trioxide (ATO) as a flame retardant additive. Your focus will be on improving the performance of ATO-based formulations, complying with applicable safety standards and actively shaping innovative technologies in the field of flame retardancy.

• Development and optimisation of ATO-based flame retardant formulations for thermoplastics such as ABS and PP
• Analysing synergistic effects through combination with other flame retardants (e.g. DBDPE)
• Conducting laboratory-based tests to evaluate ignition behaviour, burning rate, heat release and smoke development
• Development of efficient processes for the integration of ATO additives in plastics processing
• Optimisation of processing parameters to ensure consistent product quality
• Technology transfer from laboratory scale to industrial series production
• Establishing quality control processes and ensuring compliance with international standards
• Monitoring legal requirements in the area of flame retardancy and their implementation in the company
• Collaboration with internal departments such as R&D, production and sales
• Technical support for customers in the use of ATO-containing products
• Participation in specialist events to monitor the market and exchange ideas with industry experts

Your profile:

• Completed Master's degree in chemical engineering, materials science or a comparable specialisation
• At least 8 years of professional experience in the development of flame retardants or plastics technology
• Practical experience with analytical methods (TGA, DSC, FTIR)
• Knowledge of plastics processing (extrusion, injection moulding)
• Familiar with safety and environmental regulations for chemical additives
• Analytical thinking and structured way of working
• High quality and safety awareness
• Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills
• Confident in using MS Office and analysis software
• Languages: English fluent (mandatory), German and Russian an advantage