Job Description:
Engineer Measurement Technology / Electrical & Physical Testing of Plastics (m/f)
Role Overview:
Huntsman is seeking an Engineer in Measurement Technology / Electrical & Physical Testing of Plastics to join our Technology Center in Basel, within the Advanced Materials division. This local function is part of the Technology Europe Product Development Group and reports to the Testing Team & Technology Manager.
As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting a wide range of R&D and commercial projects, acting as the testing expert for both electrical and physical testing of plastics. You will contribute to the development and implementation of innovative testing methods and standards, ensuring accurate and timely results that align with our ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
Our team is dedicated to driving innovation, transforming new ideas into practical solutions that meet evolving market needs. We support the entire product development journey—from early-stage concept and specimen preparation, through rigorous testing and analysis, to successful market introduction.
Do you think you’re the right fit for this opportunity? Apply today!
Role Responsibilities:
As an Engineer Measurement Technology, you will:
- Test of plastics in mainly electrical but also physical testing areas accurate and on time
- Support associates (Technology, Marketing, etc.) and other Huntsman sites in projects related to R&D and commercial products/samples as testing expert
- Prepare specimens to be tested with mechanical manufacturing processes (diamond saw, etc.)
- Develop innovative testing methods
- Implement new testing standards (IEC, ISO, etc.)
- Assist of trainees with technical guidance
- Ensure Accurate documentation of test results according to our ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation using common software as MS Office
- Test administration with our laboratory information management system (LIMS)
- Ensuring full compliance with safety, health and environmental guidelines according to site and company standards (active participation to safety meetings and periodic safety improvement plans).
Experience and Competencies:
We are looking for experienced candidates with initiative, able to build relationship and having a solution-focused approach.
What we are looking for:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree (at least Techniker-Schule, Höhere Fachschule, BUT, etc.) in electrical and/or electrotechnical domains: Electrical engineering and industrial computing, High-frequency metrology, etc.
- Minimum about 8-10 years’ experience in high‑frequency technical fields, complemented by solid knowledge of high‑voltage testing
- Fundamental knowledge on programming environment ensuring efficient measurement analysis and results (VEE, LabVIEW, Python, Excel Macro)
- Proven ability in Electrical qualification to carry out electrical testing
- Solid qualifications in manual work dealing with machine environment and their maintenance and repair as well as solid understanding in metrology and new technologies
- Fluent in English and German (written & verbal), other language an asset
What next?
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative, and multicultural team, please apply now via our Huntsman Career Home Page. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
About Us:
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.
We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.
In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical and/or electrotechnical domains
- 8-10 years' experience in high-frequency technical fields
- Knowledge of high-voltage testing
- Experience with VEE, LabVIEW, Python, and Excel Macro
- Fluent in English and German
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
