WORK-STUDY PROGRAM - Bonding Validation 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 contribute to the validation of recycled materials by performing analyses, optimizing bonding methods, and setting up testing procedures. 

Desired start date: September 2026 
Duration: 3 years 

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct bibliographic research
• Perform physicochemical analyses of recycled materials
• Optimize bonding validation methods specific to recycled materials
• Perform statistical analysis of data
• Study customer specifications and requirements
• Define technical needs for recycled material validation
• Set up and perform testing procedures
• Implement standard operating procedures 

Candidate profile:

• You are preparing a Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Materials Chemistry
• You have an intermediate level of English (B1)
• You have knowledge of polymer characterization methods: FTIR, microscopy, DSC, TGA, and rheometry
• You have knowledge of mechanical characterization methods such as tensile testing
• You have good computer skills, including intermediate-level Excel proficiency
• You have strong communication skills and are comfortable working in a team
• You are organized, rigorous, and have strong analytical, critical, and synthesis skills 

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.

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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.