Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
Employee discounts: Opportunities for deals on products and services.
You support our team as
- Development of chemical additives for the wood-based panel industry (paper impregnation & fibreboard production)
- Independent laboratory work (synthesis, formulation, application testing)
- Optimization of existing product formulations
- Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, Sales and Process Chemistry
- Documentation and presentation of test results and project progress
- Completed chemical education with formulation/project experience or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / related field
- 2–3 years professional experience, ideally in an industrial environment
- Very good German and English skills
- Proficient use of MS Office
- Strong hands-on laboratory mindset and teamwork orientation
- High standards regarding safety, quality, efficiency and customer focus
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.
