HR factory

HR factory

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Engineer chemist

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Location

onsite, Kaunas, Kaunas, Lithuania

Salary

$37k – $39k/yr

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

PVD coatingNickel-platingChemical dosingProcess monitoringQuality assuranceTroubleshootingProcess documentationTechnical problem-solvingMaterials engineeringMetallurgyMetal processingChemical engineering

Job Description

OUR CLIENT – is a global leader in the development and supply of innovative beverage dispensing equipment and solutions for the brewing industry. With a strong focus on innovation, continuous investment, and forward-thinking leadership, the company has been developing high-quality products and services for the international market for decades. Operating worldwide, it combines extensive industry expertise, technical know-how, and a strong commitment to customer service to deliver reliable, state-of-the-art dispensing solutions and create value for its customers.

Responsibilities

  • PVD coating process implementation: Support the introduction, transfer and stabilisation of the PVD surface coating process;
  • Nickel-plating process support: Gradually take responsibility for monitoring and maintaining the nickel-plating process as the PVD process becomes established;
  • Process ownership, monitoring and optimisation: Ensure that production processes operate correctly by monitoring relevant parameters, including chemical dosing, airflow and other process conditions;
  • Quality assurance: Ensure that manufactured components meet quality standards and that process issues do not lead to defects or disrupt relevant production stages;
  • Troubleshooting: Identify potential process deviations, investigate their causes and implement corrective actions;
  • Knowledge transfer: Participate in training and knowledge-transfer during the relocation of manufacturing processes from Denmark and Germany to Lithuania.
  • Creating, updating, and maintaining process documentation. Training new operators on PVD and nickel-plating processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Metal Processing or a similar technical field;
  • An interest in or basic understanding of nickel plating, PVD coating or other metal-finishing technologies. Experience in the related field will be considered an advantage;
  • A practical, hands-on approach to technical problem-solving;
  • A responsible and proactive attitude, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and monitor your own work;
  • Curiosity, willingness to learn and confidence in discussing technical issues and potential improvements with colleagues;
  • Fluency in Lithuanian;
  • Good English skills are nice to have;

A unique opportunity to join a growing team and work in an international environment while contributing to the transfer of production activities from Germany and Denmark to Lithuania;

Training and mentoring: Work alongside an experienced Engineer Chemist who will support your onboarding and technical development;

A supportive team: A collaborative working environment with colleagues who value teamwork, open communication and continuous improvement;

Additional benefits: free lunch twice a week, partial reimbursement of travel expenses, annual training opportunities for administrative and office-based employees, annual Christmas events, etc;

Gross monthly salary of €2,800–€3,000.

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