Research Engineer Thermoplastic Composite Processing

Yacht; Sittard; On-site; EUR 39,060 - 66,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective health insurance

13th month in December + 8.33% holiday allowance

Travel allowance

Training budget

Home workplace allowance of €750

Pension scheme

Access to a large network of professionals

Personal coaching

Attractive referral scheme

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is looking for a Research Engineer in Thermoplastic Composite Processing at TNO in Geleen, Netherlands. The successful candidate will lead hands-on research on processing and recycling of thermoplastic composites, requiring expertise in relevant materials and the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including health insurance and a training budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience with thermoplastic composites processing is essential.
• Fluent in English, Dutch is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute research projects related to thermoplastic composites processing.
• Conduct recycling trials and develop new processing methods.
• Create test samples and perform material characterization.
• Maintain processing and characterization facilities.
• Develop processes and optimize solutions for customer needs.
• Present research findings and guide students.

Skills

Expertise in fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymers

Fluent in English

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, international team

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Master in Chemistry, Applied Science, Materials Science

Job description

Research Engineer Thermoplastic Composite Processing

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Yacht has a new vacancy at our client - TNO (Geleen). We are looking for a candidate for the role of Research Engineer for Thermoplastic Composites Processing.

As a Research Engineer for Thermoplastic Composites Processing, you will be at the forefront of applied research and technology development. You will focus on the processing and recycling of thermoplastic composites, using innovative methods like mechanical recycling and additive manufacturing.

Your role involves hands-on execution of research projects, from conducting recycling trials and developing new processing methods to creating test samples and demonstrator parts. You will perform a variety of experiments, including extrusion, mechanical testing, and material characterization, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to interpret results and draw meaningful conclusions.

You will also be responsible for maintaining our cutting-edge processing and characterization facilities, collaborating with equipment suppliers to ensure smooth operations. A key part of your job will be to support the development of new processes and propose optimized solutions to meet our customers' needs.

In addition to your research work, you will present your findings through presentations and written reports and help guide students in the lab. Your proactive collaboration with the project team will be essential to achieving our research goals.

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Responsibilities

• Hands-on execution of research projects related to thermoplastic composites processing and recycling
• Conduct recycling trials and develop new processing methods
• Create test samples and demonstrator parts; perform extrusion, mechanical testing, and material characterization
• Maintain and operate processing and characterization facilities; coordinate with equipment suppliers
• Develop processes and propose optimized solutions to meet customer needs
• Present findings through presentations and written reports
• Guide students in the lab and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams

Qualifications

• At least Bachelor’s Degree / Master in Chemistry, Applied Science, Materials Science
• Expertise in fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymers, including processing and characterization
• Fluent in English (verbal and written); Dutch language is preferred
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, international team with multiple stakeholders

Employment details

• Secondment agreement at TNO in Geleen via Yacht for one year, with possibility of extension
• 40 hours per week, on site
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary range: €3500 - €6000 gross per 4-week period (based on 40 h/week)

Benefits

• Collective health insurance
• 13th month in December + 8.33% holiday allowance
• Travel allowance
• Training budget
• One-off home workplace allowance of €750
• Pension scheme
• Access to a large network of professionals and companies
• Personal coaching and a dedicated contact person at Yacht
• Attractive referral scheme (up to €1,500)