Chemical Engineer

Chemical Engineer

Electrolux

Żarów, Poland

What you'll do:

• Oversee the operational functionality of the water system, identifying performance gaps and recommending improvements in alignment with organizational objectives and in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Conduct analysis, monitoring, and adjustment of water quality parameters, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standard and internal requirements.
• Manage and maintain the Chemical Laboratory, including laboratory equipment and instruments, inventory control of consumables and chemical products, proper documentation and updating of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), ensuring a safe and compliant laboratory environment.
• Preparation and execution of laboratory activities related to the evaluation of dishwasher performance with a special focus on detergent chemistry and formulation.
• Understanding of standard and customized testing procedures, timelines and deliverables related to assigned activities related to chemical area.
• Deep understanding of washing and drying physic-chemical process aspect, with focus on detergent and chemical additives action on Dishwashers.
• Test plan definition and setup according to target component/system and expected results. Definition of novel test practices upon need. Data analysis, test report preparation and release.
• Drive the evaluation and introduction of new technologies in cooperation with the relevant departments, Universities, Test Institutes and Relevant Partners.
• Understanding of product technical specifications; support the introduction of new technologies in cooperation with the relevant departments.
• Integration and coordination of inputs coming from other teams (e.g. Hydraulics, Mechanical, Software, Functional) to support appliance functionality development.
• Demonstrate creative ability; exhibits appropriate professional behaviour including positive attitude, sense of urgency, independent judgment, teamwork, creative thinking and personal integrity to achieve department/corporate goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Education: preferred Master’s or bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Chemical Engineering (3-5 years).
• Preferred expertise in fabric detergent chemistry and formulation, perfumes and related delivery systems, bleach and oxidation chemistry, polymers, and surfactants.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, data acquisitions system, testing procedures and evaluations of results.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and tools.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization, building strong and valid relationships with all the functions in the organization.
• Experience: basic experience in R&D lab environment.
• Fluent English with efficient communication skills, including recording and presenting test output.
• Laboratory testing plan, design and execution - Medium/Advanced with at least basic knowledge for statistical approach (DOE) on testing methodologies.
• IT skills – Basic/Medium on software programming, Advanced on common Windows applications.
• Positive thinking, Open-minded and Proactivity.
• Basic knowledge of REACH regulation.
• Problem-solving, team oriented and with a result driven approach.