Research Engineer Thermoplastic Composite Processing Geleen • Yacht

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About the company

TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research) is a world-class, independent research institute that bridges the gap between academia and business.

You'll be working in the Industry unit, our most entrepreneurial division. Located across various sites in the Netherlands, our 600 employees create innovations that boost Dutch industry and ensure it stays ahead of the curve, all while contributing to the well-being and prosperity of society both in the Netherlands and abroad.
Location: Geleen

Good to know: You'll receive a WhatsApp message from us within 15 minutes of applying. We'll ask you a few short questions about your application to help you more quickly. Don't have WhatsApp? No problem! We'll contact you by phone or email.Functieomschrijving
Yacht has a new vacancy at our client - TNO (Geleen). We are looking for candidates for the role of Research Engineer for Thermoplastic Composites Processing.

As a Research Engineer for Thermoplastic Composites Processing, you'll 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'll perform a variety of experiments, including extrusion, mechanical testing, and material characterization, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to interpret your 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'll 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.

Apply now and receive a WhatsApp message within 15 minutes with a few short questions, so we can help you quickly.
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You have/are:

• At least Bachelor’s Degree / Master in Chemistry, Applied Science, Materials Science
• Expertise in the field of fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymers, including processing and characterization of these materials;
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written, and preferably also fluent in Dutch
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, international team with a multitude of stakeholders.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden
We offer a challenging position in which you can work in a dynamic environment, guaranteeing diversity in your work and creating plenty of opportunities for personal development. It concerns a secondment agreement at TNO in Geleen via Yacht for one year, with possibility of extension; for 40 hours per week (working on site).

We offer a competitive package of employment conditions according to the seniority of the position (salary between €3500 - €6000 -gross per period of 4 weeks, based on 40 h per week).

Start date: ASAP
32-40 hours a week

Besides that we offer:

• Collective health insurance 
• 13th month in December + 8.33% holiday allowance;
• Good travel allowance 
• Training budget
• One-off allowance for a home workplace of €750;
• Pension scheme;
• Access to a large network of professionals and companies;
• Personal guidance: a coach for your soft skills and a permanent contact person at Yacht who will shape your ambitions together with you;
• Attractive referral scheme (up to €1,500).

Waar je gaat werken

About the company

TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research) is a world-class, independent research institute that bridges the gap between academia and business.

You'll be working in the Industry unit, our most entrepreneurial division. Located across various sites in the Netherlands, our 600 employees create innovations that boost Dutch industry and ensure it stays ahead of the curve, all while contributing to the well-being and prosperity of society both in the Netherlands and abroad.
Location: Geleen

Good to know: You'll receive a WhatsApp message from us within 15 minutes of applying. We'll ask you a few short questions about your application to help you more quickly. Don't have WhatsApp? No problem! We'll contact you by phone or email.