Materials R&D Manager

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Permanent contract
Mantes-la-Jolie
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The evolution of technology across the security and identity markets is both deep and never-ending. This is why Linxens ceaselessly invents new technical solutions and has a continuous-improvement program in place at all levels of the company.

Working for Linxens means having the chance to be a part of this innovation!

At Linxens, our employees’ know-how is what makes it possible for us to continually reinvent ourselves as a company and satisfy our customers’ needs. This means that our customers, in turn, can continue to move forward and evolve in their respective business domains, now and in the future. And this is why we invest so much energy in helping our employees hone and expand their skills.

Working for Linxens means investing in your future.

Our growth is creating great opportunities!

Here is a description of the role we are opening:

Your mission:

TEAM MANAGEMENT

  • Supervise the materials team, ensuring priorities are met.

  • Organize and assign tasks based on skillsets, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Provide scientific and technical support, mentor staff, and guide their professional development.

  • Anticipate risks, including EHS, in test and development phases.

MATERIALS EXPERTISE

  • Serve as the internal expert on materials (substrates, coverlays, adhesives, inks, etc.).

  • Develop testing strategies, write/review/approve protocols & reports, and provide methodological recommendations.

  • Present findings internally and at external events.

  • Conduct research, maintain academic/industry relationships, and support supplier evaluations.

  • Share insights and ensure intellectual property is recorded and accessible.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Manage projects for the realm of responsibility – inc. budget, planning, scope.

  • Maintain and report on project metrics.

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

  • Support product design, risk assessment, and material characterization for R&D and APE.

  • Define and approve material specifications based on research outcomes.

Your profile:

  • Material Sciences Engineer or PhD preferred, with 5-10 years’ experience

  • Expertise in materials (polymers, metals, ceramics) and processes (extrusion, 3D printing).

  • Proficient in material characterization methods (DSC, ATG, MEB, etc.) and printing techniques.

  • Skilled in DOE, AMDEC, risk management, and material/process qualification.

  • Knowledge of ISO13485, ISO14971, ISO10993; strong report writing skills.

  • Ability to drive execution, make decisions, and foster cooperation and ethics in healthcare.

  • Fluent in English for international cooperation, scientific communication and presentations.

If you like having an impact on wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

LINXENS is an equal-opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful or unethical discrimination. Moreover, as part of our CSR Vitality program, we have committed to recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental/physical disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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