LIFT Research & Applications Lead

Keiron; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic, collaborative environment

Cutting-edge laser technology

Job summary

Keiron in Eindhoven seeks a Research & Applications manager to provide scientific direction for the development and optimization of Laser Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) processes. Based full-time at our headquarters in Eindhoven, you will combine hands‑on experimental work with technical leadership, guide complex investigations, and work closely with engineering and application teams to translate research results into reliable, scalable solutions.

With a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated senior-level experience in experimental research and technology development in an industrial or applied research environment.
• Strong expertise in LIFT, laser-material interaction, laser processing, microfabrication, or related field.
• Advanced capability in experimental design, scientific instrumentation, statistics, and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Set the scientific direction for LIFT process development and provide evidence-based recommendations for technical decisions.
• Translate internal and external application needs into clear research questions, experiments, and measurable success criteria.
• Lead advanced research into LIFT methodologies and laser systems; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Design and execute rigorous experiments using advanced laser systems, diagnostics, and statistical methods.
• Mentor colleagues and transfer knowledge to multidisciplinary teams; contribute to IP and publications.

Skills

LIFT expertise

Experimental design

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Python

MATLAB

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Physics/Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Keiron in Eindhoven seeks a Research & Applications manager to provide scientific direction for the development and optimization of Laser Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) processes. Based full-time at our headquarters in Eindhoven, you will combine hands‑on experimental work with technical leadership, guide complex investigations, and work closely with engineering and application teams to translate research results into reliable, scalable solutions.

With a Ph.D.