Who wants to help make a difference
Society stands at a tipping point and we all will be affected. There is a need for change and there is a strong demand for sustainable products that are not based on fossil fuels. By replacing existing unsustainable materials the AMSilk team is able to make a true change in many industries. Our vision is to enable true change through intelligent biotech materials.
Of course this wont happen overnight. It needs talented people like you. As an Application Engineer (m/f/d) you will be responsible for developing lead formulations that demonstrate the performance and benefits of the companys ingredients in household cleaning applications.
You will design and optimize formulations conduct performance testing and generate dataprotected evidence to demonstrate the benefits of the ingredients in the intended applications. You will be responsible for the successful launch of Consumer Care Solutions products. Working closely with R&D sales and customers you will ensure that the companys ingredients deliver measurable benefits in terms of cleaning performance sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Do you want to be a pioneer and build a new business with us Want to make a difference
Then youve come to the right place.
Your responsibility and impact within AMSilk company means to:
- Design and optimize cleaning product formulations using the companys ingredients to ensure high performance stability and cost effectiveness
- Provide technical guidance to customers helping them integrate the companys ingredients into their formulations and troubleshooting any application challenges
- Conduct laboratory tests to assess cleaning efficacy consumer benefits and compatibility with other formulation components
- Collaborate with R&D & Sales and work closely with internal teams to develop new ingredient solutions support sales with technical presentations and provide handson training to customers
- Represent the company at industry conferences trade shows and customer events to showcase technical expertise
- Stay updated on market trends emerging technologies and regulatory changes to help position the companys ingredients competitively
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g. REACH EPA EU Ecolabel) and assist customers in meeting sustainability and regulatory requirements
Your areas of knowledge and expertise are:
- Masters degree in chemistry chemical technology formulation science or a related field
- 7 years in formulation development application testing or technical support within the household cleaning surfactants or specialty chemicals industry
- Relevant work experience in large companies and international environments throughout Europe as well as working experience in different cultural environments
- Knowledge of surfactants enzymes solvents and other key ingredients used in home care formulations
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in formulation challenges and ingredient compatibility
- Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers R&D and sales teams
- Willingness to travel to customer sites conferences and trade shows as needed
We would love to have you in our team if you:
- Enjoy teamwork and collaboration
- Have a good sense of humor
- Are bold creative and think outside the box
- Live a solutionsdriven approach and have a pragmatic working style
- Are willing to learn something new every day
What you can expect from us:
- At AMSilk we believe in providing a wellrounded benefits package that takes care of our employees health wealth and work/life balance. We subsidize public transportation childcare and lunch and offer a company health program to help our employees stay healthy and happy
- We offer challenging work in a fastpaced environment and provide full support to help you expand your skills enhance your expertise and reach your full potential throughout your career journey
- A community that is both diverse and inclusive where teammates feel empowered to share their ideas and work together creatively
About us
AMSilk is the worlds first industrial supplier of smart biotech materials by applying an outstanding technology platform based on silk proteins. AMSilk turns manmade proteins into silk formulations including fiber hydrogels and silk powder for applications in the textile industry as well as for medical devices and consumer goods. All AMSilk materials are created with an end of life in mind being completely vegan biodegradable using renewable plantbased carbon with no microplastics.