Lab Specialist (F/M/D)

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Responsibilities:

1. Component Management & Trial Planning
Maintain records of incoming customer components for pilot trials.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and product experts to finalize Design of Experiments (D.O.E) based on customer requirements.
Schedule trial dates and determine the required batch quantity.
2. Pilot Plant Preparation
o Arrange all necessary chemicals and materials as per the finalized D.O.E.
o Prepare all baths required for trials according to D.O.E.
o Test and verify all baths using TSDS and maintain proper documentation.
3. Trial Execution & Monitoring
o Conduct actual pilot trials as per the set parameters.
o Communicate trial results with the relevant teams and discuss findings.
o Proceed with further experiments upon meeting initial customer requirements.
4. Post-Trial Documentation & Analysis
o Prepare detailed trial reports including:
▪ Products used
▪ Parameters followed
▪ Observed results
▪ Before and after pictures of components
o Conduct performance testing such as NSST (Neutral Salt Spray Test) and AASST (Acetic Acid Salt Spray Test), if required.
o Measure coating weight and thickness using XRF.
5. Post-Trial Operations
o Properly pack and dispatch components to concerned personnel.
o Dispose of unused or unwanted chemical baths in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines.
o Maintain records of main baths and key parameters.
6. Maintenance and Testing Support
o Ensure NSST and AASST chambers are functioning correctly, with parameters and results regularly documented.
o Test customer-provided bath samples when requested.
o Prepare for budgetary requirements for AMC and basic tools required for Pilot line .

Qualifications:

• Diploma / B.E / B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

• 5–8 years of experience in pilot plant operations or surface treatment/chemical testing labs.

• Strong understanding of chemical handling and lab safety protocols.

• Hands-on experience with XRF, corrosion testing methods (NSST, AASST), and analytical testing.

• Good documentation and report-writing skills. Knowledge on MS office .

• Ability to work in coordination with cross-functional teams.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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