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Working in Research & Development

We develop solutions that drive industries forward and conserve resources.

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Our area of activity

In Research & Development, we drive innovative products, processes and applications for a wide range of industrial markets: from construction, electronics and automotive to pharmaceuticals, food and biotechnology. We develop new solutions, improve existing materials and optimize processes in order to increase energy and raw material efficiency. We consistently align innovations with sustainability goals. This helps us to lay the foundation for future growth, strengthen WACKER's technological competitiveness and create safe, high-performance and sustainable products worldwide: Chemistry made by people for people.

Areas of responsibility: This is where you come in!

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Research, laboratory work and material development

You develop the materials, formulations and applications of tomorrow. With your tests and analyses, you lay the foundation for bringing developments to market readiness.

Ein Mann ist mit der Montage eines Gegenstands beschäftigt.

Sustainability and digitalization

With your expertise, you develop solutions that save resources, reduce emissions and contribute to our sustainability goals. You contribute to SustainaBalance®. Digital tools, data analysis and automation help you to implement development processes faster and more efficiently.

Ein Mann und eine Frau in Businesskleidung schauen sich in einer Produktionshalle Siliconformen an.

Cooperation, technology transfer and patent protection

You work closely with research, technology and production. Together, you accompany developments through to implementation, ensure quality and stability and protect progress through patents and clear and well-structured documentation.

Eine Frau in Laborkleidung und ein Mann in Anzug schauen sich einen Siliconsauger an.

Customer and market-oriented development

You ensure that innovations have an impact. By understanding market requirements and knowing today what our customers will need tomorrow, you bridge the gap between development and implementation.

Research, laboratory work and material development

You develop the materials, formulations and applications of tomorrow. With your tests and analyses, you lay the foundation for bringing developments to market readiness.

Sustainability and digitalization

With your expertise, you develop solutions that save resources, reduce emissions and contribute to our sustainability goals. You contribute to SustainaBalance®. Digital tools, data analysis and automation help you to implement development processes faster and more efficiently.

Cooperation, technology transfer and patent protection

You work closely with research, technology and production. Together, you accompany developments through to implementation, ensure quality and stability and protect progress through patents and clear and well-structured documentation.

Customer and market-oriented development

You ensure that innovations have an impact. By understanding market requirements and knowing today what our customers will need tomorrow, you bridge the gap between development and implementation.

Eine Labormitarbeitering gießt eine Flüssigkeit in einen Erlenmeyerkolben.
Ein Mann ist mit der Montage eines Gegenstands beschäftigt.
Ein Mann und eine Frau in Businesskleidung schauen sich in einer Produktionshalle Siliconformen an.
Eine Frau in Laborkleidung und ein Mann in Anzug schauen sich einen Siliconsauger an.

Vacancies in Research & Development

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