Werkstoffspezialist im Bereich Wärmebehandlung (m/w/d) — Rheinmetall Air Defence AG
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 165 days ago
Full description
WHERE WE LOOK FOR YOU In this exciting position You take responsibility for optimizing the mechanical properties of metal components through controlled heat treatment processes such as annealing, quenching, tempering and carburizing. As a technical specialist, you ensure that the manufactured components meet the required product specifications with regard to hardness, strength, ductility and dimensional stability. Your tasks in detail:
- Optimisation of heat treatment processes: development, validation and maintenance of heat treatment processes (batch, induction, vacuum and nitration processes) to meet specific product requirements
- Quality control and compliance: Ensuring compliance with industry standards, relevant norms and customer requirements
- Error analysis & troubleshooting: investigating heat treatment problems (e.g. deformation, cracking, false hardness) to identify the causes and implement corrective measures
- Technical documentation: preparation of detailed technical reports, procedures and specifications for heat treatment operations
- Operational support: working with production teams to optimise batch configurations, kiln utilization and deterrence processes
- Metallurgical analysis: Carry out microscopic examinations (metallography) and destructive tests (hardness, tensile strength) to analyse the microstructure and verify the part conformity WHAT YOU SHOULD INVOLVE
- Completed vocational apprenticeship and/or a degree programme (University/FH) in materials science, metallurgy, materials science or a related field
- At least 10 years of experience with heat treatment processes, in a foundry or metallurgical laboratory. Experience with various furnaces (vacuum, atmosphere, induction) and test equipment (microscopes, hardness testers)
- In-depth knowledge of physical metallurgy (phase conversions, TTT/CCT diagrams) and the ability to interpret customer drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of relevant ISO standards and SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern)
- Secure handling of MS Office and SAP
- Negotiable knowledge of German and English in word and writing
- Strong teamwork, quick comprehension, high level of initiative and resilience WHAT WE ARE TO YOU
- A dynamic working environment with exciting projects
- Flexible working hours (active and trusted working hours)
- Very good social benefits and a super-compulsory pension fund
- Employee benefits of a large corporation, employee share purchase program
- Promotion of needs-based training
- Staff restaurant and external catering and shopping facilities nearby
- Individual internal and external personnel development measures in cooperation with our Rheinmetall Academy
- Workplace a few minutes walk from the Zurich-Oerlikon train station KONTAKTDETAILS Responsible contact: Michael Zmoos For questions about your application, please use the contact form. Please note that dossiers of recruiters are not considered.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Rheinmetall Air Defence AG offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Rheinmetall Air Defence AG. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Rheinmetall Air Defence AG offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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