Tyvek® R&D IT Engineer / Data Scientist – Electrical Engineering and Information Technology MSc (f/m/w)

Key Skills

C# Programming, Data Engineering, Data pipelines, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, French language, German Language, Java Programming, Python Programming, SAP

Job Description

Get to know our  Purpose a nd make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live. 

Get to  Experience  a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all! 

Have the  Opportunity  to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.

The Water & Protection business is part of DuPont and is a global leader in products and solutions that protect what matters – people, structures, and the environment. We enable our customers to win through unique capabilities, global scale, and iconic brands including Corian®, Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek®, Styrofoam™ and FILMTEC™.

As part of our Tyvek® growth plan, we are seeking an R&D Engineer who will support the R&D team in the flash spinning technology development as well as in product development and their introduction into the market.

This hiring initiative represents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic empowered R&D team that applies a rich understanding of materials, polymer science, chemistry, chemical and mechanical engineering in a very diverse environment with the mission to develop nonwoven membrane solutions that protect people, property and critical products and processes from the hazards that threaten them.

Your key responsibilities:

• Define and develop data-acquisition and -management infrastructure under minimum supervision
• Leading acquisition, storage, and treatment of data resulting from a variety of R&D experiments
• Automating / streamlining image capture and analysis (including embedding metadata and RAW-file conversion)
• Installation of inline LineScan cameras on production lines, implementing proprietary algorithms, including the development of in-house bulk-data statistical analysis for quality control
• Software development for lab equipment and research facilities (using Python, Visual Studio, C#, Java, LabVIEW, etc.)
• Ensure security and leveragability of data used for digital products across company
• Introduce new technologies / tools in the area of data science and data engineering to improve efficiency and advance “digital transformation” for R&D projects
• Partnering with engineers and technicians to apply data acquisition processes to other functions, such as application development and commercial production
• Partnering with external consultants, vendors, and other entities to efficiently execute development programs and projects as needed
• Writing and communicating technical reports and presentations

This job may require travel up to 10% of work time.

Your qualification profile:

• MSc/BSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, or related discipline
• Software development background
• Relational Database Management (SMART-lab, Lab 4.0). Experience in construction of data pipelines.
• Conceptual and analytical thinking
• Ability to conceive and portray overall needs and construct architecture for integrated solutions
• Intellectual curiosity and personal drive for continuous learning
• Creativity, hands on, pragmatism
• Innovative and entrepreneurial initiative
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Strong collaboration capacity
• Languages: English is mandatory

Desired additional qualifications & Competencies:

• Professional experience is a plus
• Knowledge in the areas of photography, video (capture, treatment, storage,…), and image analysis
• Proficiency in data retrieval and management in manufacturing data platforms, e.g. AspenTech IP21, SAP, and TrakSYS, or similar
• Languages: fluency in German, French is a plus

DuPont Offers:

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in-line with the job responsibilities.
• The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations.
• On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment.
• Career experiences that can span different businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance, business or functional success