Senior Materials Engineer – Coatings, Metals & Inorganic Materials

The Member Company; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Member Company in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer who will lead R&D on metallic materials, coatings, corrosion protection systems, and inorganic materials for demanding industrial applications.

You will design and execute projects, evaluate material performance, translate findings into business solutions, and act as a technical contact for customers, suppliers, labs, and institutes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading R&D projects in materials engineering.
• Strong knowledge of metallic materials, coatings, corrosion protection.
• Ability to translate scientific findings into practical business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee materials engineering projects from concept to implementation.
• Design and manage test programs for coatings, corrosion, wear, and material performance.
• Investigate material failures and determine root causes through analyses.
• Evaluate and select metals, alloys, coatings, and inorganic materials for applications.
• Interpret data and provide clear technical recommendations.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers, universities, and laboratories.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support product development, qualification, and manufacturing activities.
• Provide expert guidance on material selection and surface engineering.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Job description

About this vacancy

Shape the Future of Advanced Materials

Are you an experienced Materials Engineer with a passion for coatings, metals, and inorganic materials? Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, leading research programs, and working directly with customers and suppliers? If so, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a Senior Materials Engineer who can take ownership of material-related investigations, drive innovation projects, and act as a trusted technical expert for both internal and external stakeholders.

In this role, you will combine deep technical expertise with project leadership, helping to develop and optimize advanced material solutions for demanding industrial applications.

Your Role

As a Senior Materials Engineer, you will be responsible for initiating, designing, and executing research and development projects related to metallic materials, coatings, corrosion protection systems, and inorganic materials.

You will independently define research strategies, evaluate material performance, and translate scientific and engineering findings into practical business solutions. You will also serve as a key contact for customers, suppliers, laboratories, and research institutes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute materials engineering projects from concept to implementation.
• Design and manage experimental test programs related to coatings, corrosion, wear, and material performance.
• Investigate material failures and determine root causes through technical and laboratory analyses.
• Evaluate and select appropriate metals, alloys, coatings, and inorganic materials for specific applications.
• Interpret analytical and test data and provide clear technical recommendations.
• Develop relationships with customers, suppliers, universities, and external laboratories.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support product development, qualification, and manufacturing activities.
• Provide expert guidance on material selection, surface engineering, and long-term performance.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.