R&D Dyeing Engineer

Bcomp seeks a Mid-level R&D Dyeing Engineer in Fribourg to develop ampliTex™ for visual and automotive applications, managing sampling, process industrialization, and color performance.

This position sits within the product development team at Bcomp, where the primary focus is advancing ampliTex™ for visual applications. The engineer will oversee customer sampling activities and lead the development and industrialization of dyeing processes specifically tailored for the automotive sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all sampling activities related to dyeing.
• Partner with Sales and Automotive Customer Support to grasp technical expectations, application needs, and specific customer requirements.
• Choose appropriate technologies, treatments, and colors that meet criteria such as color accuracy, UV resistance, durability, and compatibility with various polymer matrices and composite manufacturing methods.
• Draft clear technical specifications for prototypes, samples, and development trials.
• Liaise with suppliers to guarantee that delivered samples and prototypes adhere to defined standards and arrive on schedule.
• Execute internal sampling and development tasks within the company’s dyeing laboratory.
• Assist in industrialization efforts by collaborating closely with R&D colleagues and other internal stakeholders.
• Establish quality requirements and specifications for serial production.
• Offer on-site technical assistance to suppliers to create reliable, repeatable processes, including performing process capability studies.
• Investigate the interplay between raw materials, dyeing methods, composite manufacturing, and final color performance, including stability and resistance to change.
• Help develop new colors, enhance process reliability, and minimize the environmental and economic footprint of dyeing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Deep understanding of textile treatments, dyeing techniques, and finishing processes.
• Fluent command of English.
• Capacity to work independently while actively sharing relevant updates with the team.
• Organized and structured approach to handling multiple projects and customers concurrently.
• Skill in establishing, optimizing, and continuously improving processes.
• Excellent communication abilities and a service-oriented attitude when supporting customers and internal teams.
• Willingness to travel when necessary.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Positive, proactive, and energetic mindset with a solution-oriented attitude.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with natural fibers, yarns, and composite materials.
• Fluency in German, French, or Italian.
• Proficiency in any additional language.

About the company

Bcomp stands as the leading provider of solutions for natural fiber reinforcements in high-performance applications. The company is recognized as a leader in natural fiber composites for sustainable lightweighting. Its mission is to create lightweight yet high-performance solutions. Bcomp believes in providing solutions that combine product performance with deep engineering knowledge, marketing communications and customer support.

• Leading solutions provider for natural fibre reinforcements in high-performance applications.
• Mission to create lightweight yet high-performance solutions.
• Leader in natural fibre composites for sustainable lightweighting.
• Belief in providing solutions that combine product performance with deep engineering knowledge, marketing communications and customer support.