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Test Engineer for passive Fire Protection (m/f/d)

  • Kaufering near Munich, Bavaria, Germany
  • Research & Development
  • Experienced Professionals
  • WD-0026047
  • Apply Now

What's the role?

You have experience and fun with modern coatings and their application? We are looking for a test engineer for our steel coating products to manage testing and approval activities including the preparation of specimen for the performance evaluation.

Who is Hilti?

Hilti is the place where innovation is harnessed to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability in the global construction industry and beyond. It's where solutions are born based on strong customer relationships, making it possible to build a better future. It's where 34,000 people across 120 different locations worldwide take pride in being part of the team. It's where people have the opportunity to explore their possibilities, unleash their potential, take responsibility for their personal development, and build their careers for the long term. From the research of new technologies to the development of market-maturity, innovative system solutions in the field of fastening and fire protection - our products are tested and optimised with the most modern laboratory equipment.

What does the role involve?

You independently define the project specific approval & test strategy and the according specimenspecification. You make use of the relevant standards in alignment with the developmentteam and the international test and certification bodies. You are responsiblefor the provision of optimal prepared test specimen, the provision ofapplication know how to our marketing and sales force as well as for comparisontests of coating products and the provision of feedback about product propertiesto our development team.

You will join an enthusiastic international team in a modern environment with state of the art equipment.

What do we offer?

We offer you a unique place to work, in which you are part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. We will give you a lot of responsibility to develop yourself and we´ll support you in shaping your individual career path.
In addition, we offer you innovative and personalized Benefits, such as

  • Flat hierarchies
  • Fitness and health benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Mobile working
  • Subsidised monthly and annual public transport subscriptions
  • Free charging pole for electric cars
  • Free company parking spaces
Further benefits:
  • Support in relocating and finding a flat
  • Tax advice

The mission of the Hilti Group is "Making Construction Better," based on a passionate and inclusive team, as well as an employee and performance-oriented corporate culture. Integrity, courage, teamwork, and commitment are essential for Hilti - both today and tomorrow. We are proud to say that we not only talk about our values but also live them every day.

What you need is:


  • >5 years of experience in qualification or development of intumescent coatings, affinity to practical activities, e.g. product testing.
  • You have experience with steel fire protection coatings and its application.
  • Completed professional education or relevant University education (Bachelor) with proven experience in coating industry, NACE/CIP level 1 or 2 or ICATS appreciated
  • Self-employed, careful, open-minded personality,
  • Readiness for international travel, English is must – German at least readiness to learn

Why should you apply?

Our fire protection products protect life, save assets and improve building performance. You like to work carefully and reliantly. You want to join our international team in our new competence-centre-testing and contribute to the optimal development of our products.


During your job interview you will spend some time with us and get to know our company. Thus you will get a feeling for the job and our corporate culture.

Hilti stands for equal opportunities. We are looking forward to receiving applications from severely disabled persons and similarly disabled persons.

Contact: Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH I Jennifer Cyffka I Human Resources

Should you encounter technical problems during your application, please contact mycareer-techsupport@hilti.com.