Working Student (m/f/d) Material Characterization and Sustainability, Herzogenrath

Welcome at Saint-Gobain!

Saint-Gobain designs, produces and distributes materials and solutions which can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications.

Change the world – not on your own, but in a team that just pursued this mission for over 350 years. In one of the eight top global employer, one of the 100 largest industrial companies, with 170,000 employees and more than 39 billion euros in sales in over 60 countries.

Tasks

• Actively contribute to the development of new materials and products for our main markets (e.g., automotive, construction, life sciences)
• Design and conduct experiments, and support pilot and industrial trials
• Participate in the development and implementation of innovative ideas
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary R&D teams (e.g., marketing, production)
• Engage in international strategic programs focused on sustainability and circular economy
• Establish and maintain contact with business partners across Eastern and Northern Europe to initiate new projects

Profile

• Enrolled student (m/f/d) in material science, physics, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of material characterization and material selection (organic/inorganic)
• Strong interest in technical work, experimentation, and customer collaboration
• Experience in data analysis and experimental design
• Programming skills are a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English (German or a Slavic language is a plus)
• Team-oriented, with strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Analytical thinker with a proactive and adaptable mindset