Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG
Hard / Vorarlberg / Austria / Technology Development / Full time
Scientist / Expert Coating (all gender)
What you will enjoy doing
Develop the next generation of sustainable packaging solutions
At ALPLA, we are shaping innovative packaging solutions for a more sustainable future. Within our Fiber Packaging development activities, we focus on technologies that enhance the performance of fiber-based packaging. As a Scientist / Expert Coating, you will bridge research and industrial application by developing barrier solutions that transform innovative ideas into scalable products and processes.
- Investigate and evaluate different coating and barrier technologies
- Develop and optimize coating solutions from laboratory scale to prototype stage
- Select and assess raw materials, application equipment, and process parameters
- Improve the interaction between coatings and fiber-based materials to enhance functionality and performance
- Plan, execute, and evaluate R&D trials independently
- Characterize coating formulations and barrier systems using appropriate analytical methods
- Collaborate closely with research institutes, suppliers, and development partners
- Support innovation initiatives and funding programs
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Contribute to intellectual property and patent-related activities
What makes you great
- Degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- Several years of experience in coating development or a comparable area
- Strong knowledge of polymers, coating technologies, and application processes
- Experience in research, laboratory, or product development environments
- Confident handling of experimental design, data analysis, and technical documentation
- Strong hands-on mentality combined with a structured and analytical approach
- Interest in innovation, new technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Good English communication skills
What you can expect working with us
- The opportunity to shape the future of sustainable packaging
- Work on cutting-edge Fiber Packaging technologies
- Collaborate with international research institutes and industry experts
- A high level of ownership and creative freedom
- Ongoing professional and personal development
- Flexible working opportunities within our mobile working guidelines
- An open, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment
Contact
Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG
mr Marco Moosmann, Human Resources
Allmendstraße 81
6971 Corporate HQ, Hard
+4355746021199
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