APPRENTICESHIP - Laboratory Analysis and Characterization Engineer (M/F)

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Job Description

Within the Engineering Product Validation department, you will carry out physico-chemical analyses of recycled materials and identify defects in order to establish correlations with appropriate analytical techniques. You will contribute to knowledge capitalization by developing monitoring tools and drafting technical reports and analytical summaries. 

Desired start date: September 2026 
Duration: 3 years 

Main responsibilities:

Reporting to the Product Team Leader, your main responsibilities will include:

• Conducting literature reviews on analytical techniques for recycled materials

• Performing physico-chemical analyses of recycled materials

• Identifying and analyzing material defects

• Establishing correlations between observed defects and suitable analytical techniques

• Developing a defect library dedicated to the analysis and characterization of recycled materials

• Writing technical reports and analytical summaries

Candidate profile:

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (5-year degree) in Materials Science, Materials Chemistry, Plastics Engineering, or Polymer Science

• Intermediate level of English (B1/B2)

• Basic knowledge of polymer characterization techniques (FTIR, microscopy, DSC, MFI, rheometer)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong team spirit with good communication and summarizing skills

• Able to work independently

Location: Sigmatech – Avenue du Bois des Vergnes, 01150 Sainte-Julie (40 km from Lyon, carpooling available)

Compensation & Benefits:

Attractive compensation based on age and level of education, including a profit-sharing and incentive scheme.

Other benefits are also offered on our site:

• Transportation allowance
• Employer contribution toward meal expenses at the company cafeteria
• Gym, concierge services…

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.