We are seeking a motivated, proactive and talented Senior R&PD technician to join the Research & Product Development team on the location in Nijverdal.
Together with your fellow colleagues, you will support activities related funded projects in which you will be contributing by supporting activities related to the development of new materials and processes. This means that you will be a critical member of the team supporting our development activities. Of course you can always rely on the team in Nijverdal or your international colleagues in the UK, US and Japan.
Responsibilities include:
- Support team members in terms of thermoplastic or thermoset composites development;
- Participate and oversee R&D prepreg trials;
- Perform, analyze and report on material characterization;
- Support multidisciplinary internal and external projects;
- Collaborate with the different TAC teams.
The R&PD Department
You will be part of the Research & Product Development team in Nijverdal, our European center of excellence for thermoplastic composites. The focus of the team is the development of lightweight materials for a wide range of current and future applications, such as aerospace and urban mobility. Many disciplines come together in our profession: Materials science, (aerospace) engineering and chemistry.
Experience with composites and polymers is therefore a major advantage. We are looking for someone with a creative, open mind, an inquisitive attitude and the motivation to become the best in everything related to our carbon fiber reinforced materials. Your responsibility is expected to be divided as follows depending on your experience: 30% R&PD prepreg manufacturing support, 40% preparation of samples such as laminates or test coupons and 30% supporting experimental activities such as mechanical testing or material characterizations.
Experience, education and skills
- BSC degree plus industrial experience (3-10years) in the field of composite material;
- A good level of understanding of the English and Dutch language verbally and written;
- Experience with mechanical testing, polymer and composites characterization;
- Experience with thermoplastic and/or thermoset and their processing;
- Experience with Lead/Six sigma and 5S is an advantage;
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
Innovative company with room for growth
Toray is a great company to work for. You can count on thorough training on the job and we offer you the opportunity to develop yourself further in the field of composite material development and production in a high performance environment. You will work in a team with friendly, open and smart people.
Good atmosphere, good conditions
At Toray there is a very nice, positive atmosphere in all departments. We interact with each other in a relaxed manner and regularly organize outings. Moreover, during working hours everyone can participate in the weekly bootcamp training sessions.
What do we offer?
• Salary between € 3.400 and € 3.700 gross per month depending on work experience;
• 185 annual leave hours, plus an additional 156 ADV hours if you work fulltime;
• Possibility to lease a bike in a fiscal friendly manner;
• Free weekly fitness bootcamp during working hours;
• Participation in pension fund;
• Travel allowance if you live more than 6 km from Nijverdal;
• Excellent other conditions such as, for example, a supplement of up to 100% for additional birth leave.
Are you just as good and strong as our products?
In that case, we would like to convince you of our strength as an innovative technology company and as an employer. Write an email to HR: hr-nl@toraytac-europe.com. Want to know more about this interesting opportunity? Contact Guillaume Ratouit, Team Leader Research and Product Development: +31 (06) 657 628 821 or: g.ratouit@toraytac-europe.com .
