Analytical Engineer

Location: CN -ATC   
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Sunny Sun  
Sponsorship Available:  No
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

The Analytical Engineer - Analytical Science Kunshan is in charged of applying and/or modifying Chromatography methods on equipment based in GDCK. This is a new position in the organization established due to business intention to bring additional knowledge to the team in Kunshan. Incumbent will be in charge of the different instruments and methods linked to chromatography analysis in Kunshan. On regular basis he will be in touch with counteparts and experts based in Luxembourg.

From technical perspective incumbent in this role will add critical knowledge and practice considering chromatography methodology. This is a critical capability, that needs to be build within the team in Kunshan from business point of view. 

Responsibilities:

Communication to customers
Ensure communication to internal customers (Quality, Technology and Product development teams and leaders) on advancements on their requests: status, hurdles, delays, new developments etc. Participate to meetings to explain obtained results and ensure good comprehension of the obtained results by high quality comprehensive report.

Development of new methods
Drive technology advancement for Analytical Science methods for Asia Pacific region to address needs of product and technology development and manufacturing, as requested by GRMDA and Compounding teams. In details:
- Assess new material testing technologies and recommend procurement of new laboratory assets;
- Lead the development of Chromatography methods in the laboratory;
- Develop new chemical analysis methods for materials characterization;
- Apply problem solving and analytical skills for compound reformulation, competitors' analyses, or plant problems. 

Operations
Reporting of observations / conclusions of analyses in comprehensive reports and presentations. Apply lean principles like visually managing WIP and Cycle time bottlenecks. Ensure global collaboration and execution within the department of best-practices and standardization for analysis work and report issuing.
Apply best practices for safety and for analytical labs. Inspire and cultivate a ‘No One Gets Hurt’ Safety culture.

Requirement:

- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Analytical Science;

- 1-3 years related working experience;

- Demonstrated ability to solve problems in systematic manner;

- Good communication skills.

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