R&D Engineer: Membrane & Polymer Process Innovation

Sitka Inc.; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Ownership Plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

Sitka Inc. in Heerlen (NL) seeks an experienced R&D Engineer to design and drive a membrane facility, with hands-on initiative and practical, innovative solutions.

You will build a deep understanding of the overall process to develop new products and ensure high quality manufacturing processes. You will lead development of new products, optimize production equipment, and collaborate with global teams to transfer R&D processes to production, shaping the facility and contributing to HAZOP/MOC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Strong affinity for process technology and innovation.
• Experience with polymer or film technology.
• Experience with project management and Lean Six Sigma.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Driving the continuous development of new products or technologies linked to gel technology
• Developing a deep understanding of the process impact on the product and optimizing the production equipment to create new or better functionality
• Contribution to the development and commercialization of new products, including transferring R&D processes to production
• Partnering with cross-functional and global teams, both as a team member and a project champion
• Contributing to the further development of the R&D facility and shaping your work environment
• Contributing to the local MOC & HAZOP

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Organizational skills

Dutch & English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in chemical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Sitka Inc. in Heerlen (NL) seeks an experienced R&D Engineer to design and drive a membrane facility, with hands-on initiative and practical, innovative solutions.

You will build a deep understanding of the overall process to develop new products and ensure high quality manufacturing processes. You will lead development of new products, optimize production equipment, and collaborate with global teams to transfer R&D processes to production, shaping the facility and contributing to HAZOP/MOC