You will make a difference as Research Engineer. Here’s how

As Research Engineer Thermoplastic Composites Processing you will be involved in applied research and technology development in the field of thermoplastic composites, including the recycling of thermoplastic composites and the use of innovative processing technologies (for example additive manufacturing) for these materials. In particular, you will work on mechanical recycling of thermoplastic composites. You will contribute to the development of new technologies, execute recycling trials at different processing conditions, prepare test samples and demonstrator parts, and perform material characterization experiments, together with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team. In addition, you might work in additive manufacturing of (continuous) fiber reinforced thermoplastics, developing and executing 3D printing trials, mechanical testing of printed parts, and material characterization experiments.

What are you going to do?

Executing experiments for applied research projects in the field of processing and recycling of thermoplastic composites, including experiments using extrusion or different processing technologies, mechanical and physical characterization;
Interpretation of experimental results to draw conclusions on the used methods and materials, together with scientists;
Supporting process method development for new polymers and thermoplastic composites and proposing alternative or optimized processing solutions to meet customer needs;
Elaborating research results in the form of presentations or (parts of) written project reports;
Maintaining the operation of our processing and characterization facilities, in contact with equipment suppliers;
Proactively collaborating with other members of the project team to realize the targeted project results;
Providing guidance to students in the lab in collaboration with scientists.

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