Technology Development Scientist
Pubblicato il 27-10-2026 - Röchling Automotive in Laives
We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of 11.681 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 83 locations in 25 countries. System solutions in the areas of Battery Solutions, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics and Propulsion. We protect the environment while also improving the driving experience of millions of vehicles. For our Laives (BZ) Engineering Center, we are looking for an: Advanced Development Engineer (m/f/x) As an Advanced Development Engineer you will play a central role within our R&D; organization, supervising and coordinating research projects focused on the development of new products and manufacturing processes. The position is strongly oriented toward product/technology innovation and industrial implementation. Manage Advanced Development projects, including planning, prioritization, progress monitoring, reporting, and financial follow-up, as well as documentation for publicly funded projects Plan new Advanced Development activities, including budget and timelines, and select and coordinate external research partners Contribute to the development of new products and product improvements, supporting applications in propulsion, electrification, and structural lightweight design Promote technical excellence by strengthening collaboration across teams and functions within the organization Degree in Engineering, Physics,
or equivalent experience in a related technical field Knowledge of material technologies, especially polymers and composite materials Basic knowledge of project management methodologies Good English and either Italian or German Individualized new-hire training plan, flexible
working hours
, overtime compensation, working time account, opportunity to work from home, free on-site parking, company canteen, supplementary pension plan, access to the Corporate Benefits web platform and discounts with local businesses Opportunity for professional and personal growth in a fast-paced environment with challenging objectives Consistent access to both internal and external training programs for personal and organizational development Certified as a Famiglia&Lavoro; Audit-approved entity by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano The opportunity to work within a modern, technologically advanced production plant while experiencing the values of an international family-owned business For this position,
we offer
a gross annual salary starting from 30.000,00 €. Any variation from the indicated salary may be considered based on skills, experience, or objective, gender-neutral factors such as: levels of experience and professional autonomy significantly different from those required for the role; specific knowledge, skills, and experience deemed strategic to the company's objectives; or particular market conditions that require different compensation arrangements to attract qualified candidates. Please indicate in your application if you belong to any of the categories covered by Law 68/99. #