AIMEN is a multi-sector Innovation and Technology Centre that develops R&D&I activities and provides technological services to the industry in the fields of Materials, Advanced Manufacturing processes, Digitalization, and sustainability.
With more than 50 years of experience, our vision is consolidating as an excellent organization in technological innovation at the service of the industry, to contribute to a more sustainable future.
We are a team of more than 300 professionals whose high expertise and motivation to achieve a better society through innovation makes it our main asset.
Main duties: Be part of Advanced Composites Technology team, the main duties will be: Development of R&D Projects on the field automated manufacturing of polymer composites: work plan and manufacturing campaigns definition, control of experimental tests, results analysis, monitoring reports, deliverables and presentations.
Continuous update on the State of the Art related with composites under the R&D projects.
Congresses, conferences, and other scientific and dissemination events active attendee.
Generation of ideas and technical innovations, participation within National and European R&D project proposals: definition of technical approach, objectives, SoA and work plan.
Education: Degree in Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or any other that contains Materials Science and Engineering.
Master / PhD / Postdoctoral in the field of composites or Materials Science and Engineering.
Job specific skills: Previous expertise of at least 5 years in R&D in composites manufacturing (research centre, and/or academy field).
Deep knowledge / specialization in polymer composites.
Industrial Engineering or Materials Engineering Degree will be highly valued.
Advanced level of MS Office software and auxiliary management tools.
Advanced English level with capacity for: Project Management of European R&D projects, elaboration of European proposals, Networking, Dissemination, elaboration of articles, etc.
Availability to travel.
Driving license y and own vehicle.
Desirable qualifications and skills: Knowledge on automated manufacturing of polymeric matrix composites such as Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), Automated Tape Laying (ATL) or Robotized Additive Manufacturing, Composites testing: common techniques and tests (physical, chemical, mechanical, thermal).
Process monitoring and quality control of composite technologies.
Knowledge of the different R&D calls (National and European) mainly in Horizon Europe Program.
Team-working abilities in dynamic and multidisciplinary working environments.
Advanced organizational skills and high autonomy level.
Commitment and responsibility.
Orientation to results.
We offer: Working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment contributing to your personal development (knowledge and skills).
Stability and flexible working time; hybrid teleworking model capable of reconciling your your personal life.
Specific Training Plan in the areas of specialisation.
Salary according to professional experience and expertise level.
Location: O Porriño (located some 25 km from Vigo, excellent communications to Vigo Airport, Santiago and Porto; and good communication with the AVE train network.)