R&D&I Specialist in Materials Characterization and Testing

About the role

We are looking to incorporate a professional into our Materials Characterization and Testing area . What will your day-to-day look like? Planning and monitoring of laboratory operational activities. Identification and selection of new equipment and/or accessories based on needs and feasibility. Design of custom equipment and improvement of testing systems to ensure technical viability. Provision of testing services and technical advisory to both external and internal clients, particularly within the transport and mobility sector. Preparation and review of technical reports. Ensuring the implementation of requirements and activities related to the quality management system, including participation in internal and external audits. Monitoring and proposing tasks for the development and implementation of new testing methods. Identification and proposal of equipment needs. Ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures and occupational health and safety requirements, including identification of improvement actions. Participation in R&D projects (proposal and execution), either as part of Research Groups or as Principal Investigator. Visits to key clients related to the sector. Participation in dissemination activities: technical workshops, conferences, articles in newsletters and sector publications, etc. Participation in training activities related to the area of expertise. Key Competencies Strong analytical skills, organization and planning, initiative, creativity, leadership, flexibility, adaptability to change, customer orientation, teamwork, and a people-oriented mindset (cooperation and empathy) are key attributes we value in all positions at AIMPLAS. Required Education Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field. High level of English and Spanish. Additional Training (valued) Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Organization, Industrial Automation and Computer Engineering, Defense and Security Studies, or similar. Experience Experience in internal and external audits. Implementation of new testing methods. Market analysis and business prospecting. Experience in R&D project preparation and execution. Participation in dissemination activities: technical workshops, conferences, etc. Desired Experience Experience in preparing R&D&I proposals for national and European public funding programs. Availability to travel. At least 2 years of experience in areas such as laboratories, quality control, equipment commissioning, analysis, and client interaction. Skills in 3D modeling and experience with CAD/CAM/CAE software. Knowledge of SCADA systems. Experience in product and industrial process digitalization. Knowledge of dynamic testing (fatigue and vibrations) will be valued. Knowledge of physical-mechanical, thermal, rheological, and identification testing. Experience in preparing R&D&I proposals for national and European funding programs (valued). Other Requirements Valid driving license (B). High level of English and Spanish. Diversity & Inclusion We firmly believe that Diversity and Inclusion bring different approaches, perspectives, and complementary points of view, enabling each person to reach their full potential, contribute their best, and helping us become a more innovative and sustainable organization. Applications from candidates with a disability certificate of 33% or higher will be positively considered, in accordance with the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their social inclusion (LGD).