R&D Scientist Metal Filtration Job in Overijssel, Netherlands

Foseco provides a comprehensive range of foundry technologies, equipment and consumable supplies, all backed by world-leading foundry process and product application expertise. These are delivered to our customers by an international team of experts, passionate about consistently creating better castings through a combination of partnership, global technology, creative solutions, expert advice, reliability, and knowledge leadership.

Our mission is to partner with customers, focusing on improving their business performance. Together, we create new value by enabling foundries to produce castings in the most cost-effective, technically efficient and sustainable way.

R&D Scientist Metal Filtration Job Description

For the R&D Foundry business we have a unique position available as R&D Scientist Metal Filtration spending the first 6 months in Tamworth (UK) and after in Enschede (The Netherlands).

Responsibilities:

• You will be working within the global R&D team in a small group of R&D Scientists, Technicians and Engineers specialized on Filtration. Having a leading role in the team you will contribute to the successful implementation of R&D Projects by providing both a theoretical and practical contribution to the process. 
• As a scientist you are responsible for the preparation of test samples, performing the required test on products and raw materials and you make sure that projects are concluded on time. Besides you are able to create a transfer of knowledge with our internal and external partners and you provide guidance to the R&D filtration team for continuous improvement of our product.
• This function combines a hands-on approach with a strong theoretical knowledge of the materials and foundry processes. 

• Research and Development linked to the Metal Filtration activities;
• Material and process research linked to global metal filtration;
• Coordination and managing global R&D projects in Enschede.

R&D Scientist Metal Filtration Job Requirements

We require:

• Minimum Master or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or other relevant discipline.
• PhD is an advantage;
• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience in a practical R&D environment; 
• Significant knowledge in chemistry and material science;
• Analytical knowledge and practicable experience in laboratory research environment.
• Preferably knowledge of refractory engineering, ceramic or polymer technology;
• Experience of delivering R&D objectives against deadlines and cost budgets. Ability to work as a member of the larger European and international R&D team;
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English (written and spoken), good written and spoken German or Dutch is a considerable benefit;
• Independent, flexible on travelling and a real team player.

R&D Scientist Metal Filtration Application Information

We offer:

• A good salary;
• Training and personal development;
• Good secondary conditions;
• A stimulating working environment which includes brainstorm rooms;
• An opportunity to grow within this position and build your own Filtration team in the near future.

R&D Scientist Metal Filtration Summary

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