.Senior Researcher in Automated Manufacturing of Composites Function: Development of R&D Projects in the field of automated manufacturing of polymer composites: work plan and manufacturing campaigns definition, control of experimental tests, results analysis, monitoring reports, deliverables, and presentations.Company Overview: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 to consolidate as an excellent organization in technological innovation at the service of the industry, contributing 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:Development of R&D Projects in the field of 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 to composites under the R&D projects.Active attendance at congresses, conferences, and other scientific and dissemination events.Generation of ideas and technical innovations, participation in National and European R&D project proposals: definition of technical approach, objectives, SoA, and work plan.Minimum Requirements:Degree in Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or any other that includes Materials Science and Engineering.Master/PhD/Postdoctoral in the field of composites or Materials Science and Engineering.Previous expertise of at least 5 years in R&D in composites manufacturing (research center and/or academic 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 and own vehicle.Desirable Qualifications and Skills:Knowledge of 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
