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You will have the opportunity to lead material investigations, influence engineering decisions and work with global engineering teams and suppliers across different products and technologies.\nYour Role\nAs a Senior Materials Engineer, you will independently lead Materials Engineering activities and complex material investigations, from defining the investigation approach and selecting analytical methods through laboratory testing, root cause analysis and technical recommendations.\nYou will work across Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers and laboratories, acting as a technical partner for material-related engineering challenges.\nIn your daily job you will:\nIndependently plan and perform materials laboratory investigations using techniques such as SEM, FTIR, optical and digital microscopy, cross-section analysis, CT/X-ray inspection, surface testing and other relevant characterization methods\nSelect appropriate analytical and characterization methods and define the investigation approach based on the material, product or failure mechanism\nAnalyze and correlate results from different characterization techniques and translate findings into evidence-based engineering recommendations\nLead material-related failure analysis and root cause investigations and coordinate technical inputs from relevant stakeholders\nIndependently lead Materials Engineering activities for assigned products, projects, material families or technology areas\nRecommend materials and material systems considering performance, manufacturing, quality, cost, regulatory and supply-chain requirements\nLead material qualification activities and support supplier technical reviews, PPAP, deviations and engineering changes\nDevelop and review material specifications, qualification plans and technical reports\nContribute to innovation, standardization, cost optimization and evaluation of new materials and technologies\nYour background\nMaster's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Metallurgy or a related technical discipline\nSeveral years of relevant professional experience in Materials Engineering, product engineering or materials laboratory/failure analysis\nStrong hands-on experience in materials characterization and laboratory investigations\nPractical experience with several analytical techniques such as SEM, FTIR, microscopy, cross-sections, CT/X-ray and surface characterization\nStrong understanding of engineering materials, processing, applications, characterization and failure mechanisms\nAbility to independently select appropriate analytical methods and formulate evidence-based technical recommendations\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills\nGood written and spoken English and effective stakeholder communication skills\nAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities\nWhy join Aptiv\nYou grow at Aptiv.\nAptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.\nYou make an impact at Aptiv.\nOne of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.\nYou have support at Aptiv.\nWe ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.\nYour benefits\nPrivate health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones\nWell-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events\nHybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)\nEmployee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)\nAccess to sports groups and Multisport card\nMeet the Next-Generation Aptiv\nAt Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.\nProgress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. 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