Senior Engineer / Staff Engineer, RD&A

Objectives of the Position

• Develop innovative and cost-effective catalyst solutions for gasoline after-treatment
• Act as interface to understand and fulfill Japanese automotive OEMs’ technical needs

Main Tasks

• Coordinate internally with Shanghai R&D and Japan (Numazu) R&D, to develop the exhaust catalyst technologies for Japanese automotive OEMs’ global and regional projects
• Coordinate with regional production sites to deliver the solutions of exhaust aftertreatment system to Japanese OEMs
• Collect and understand technical requirements through regular exchange meetings and discussions with the allocated customers
• Discuss customer requirements within gasoline RDnA team and work out and select fitting technologies/technical proposals to meet requirements
• Run customer specific development programs (e.g. in Engine Lab, reactor testing) when necessary
• Make first contributions to the account strategies for allocated OEMs together with account management, marketing and GCQA
• Responsible for EHS risk management during design and development activities to ensure corresponding R&D activities are conducted in compliance with local and company EHS requirements

Minimum Education and Qualification

• Education: PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering 化学或化学工程专业博士学位. Knowledge about powertrains and environmental catalysts will be a plus.
• Working Experience: Preferred study and/or working experience in Japan. Working experience in Automotive exhaust catalyst or Heterogeneous catalyst technical team will be a plus.
• Technical & Professional Knowledge:
  • Heterogeneous catalysis design and characterization.
  • Good communication skills and team spirit.
  • Fluent in oral and written English.
  • Fluent in oral and written Japanese.
  • Results oriented & customer focus.
  • Good project management skills.

Location: Shanghai, China & Numazu. Japan