Junior Mechanical Engineer: Materials & Process Innovation

UNAVAILABLE; Terneuzen; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinseo Netherlands B.V. seeks a motivated engineer to join the Global Innovation Center in Terneuzen. You will lead end-to-end development of advanced materials processing, translating requirements into manufacturing and testing solutions, and supporting ongoing R&D activities.

You will work on polymer/composite processing, manufacturing technology, and testing in a hands-on environment, gaining experience in a leading global research setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, polymer processing, or related field.
• 1–3 years work experience preferred.
• Familiarity with polymer processing and testing.
• Experience in machine design and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations and develop advanced manufacturing technologies (injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, compression molding, overmolding).
• Translate customer requirements into practical manufacturing and testing solutions.
• Develop specialized physical and mechanical test methods to meet evolving needs.
• Design, validate, operate, and maintain manufacturing and test equipment.
• Document and communicate trial results accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborate on cross-functional R&D projects with internal teams and customers.
• Steer DoE with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with technologists to link process, morphology, and material performance.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on lab work

Multi-priority management

English communication

Dutch a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

PLC programming

Automation systems

Job description

Trinseo Netherlands B.V. seeks a motivated engineer to join the Global Innovation Center in Terneuzen. You will lead end-to-end development of advanced materials processing, translating requirements into manufacturing and testing solutions, and supporting ongoing R&D activities.

You will work on polymer/composite processing, manufacturing technology, and testing in a hands-on environment, gaining experience in a leading global research setting.