Senior Chemical/Mechanical Scientist

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You will be part of the global Philips Patient Safety & Quality organization and will be reporting within the Design Quality team for our IGT-Systems Business. As member of this team, you contribute to our constant strive for further product quality improvements, so we continuously exceed both internal and external stakeholder expectations.

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Senior Chemical/Mechanical Scientist

RunWell is an innovative maritime fouling prevention technology, developed by Philips and its partners, with a mission to decrease the environmental impact of the shipping industry by the application of sustainable anti-fouling solutions. As a Senior, self-directed Chemical/Mechanical Scientist, you will play a key role in the development of advanced systems, leveraging your deep expertise in silicone chemistry and material composition to enhance our UV-C emitting anti-fouling and drag-reduction technologies. This is a crucial, hands-on role where you will be expected to provide specific, high-level knowledge not currently present in the team. Your contributions will have real-world impact delivering tremendous fuel savings in the shipping industry, and you will help to position RunWell technology as a global frontrunner in maritime decarbonization. The initial contract for this project-based role is up to 2 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Based on your deep chemical expertise (specifically in silicones), further develop our UV-C anti-fouling technology by designing and optimizing material compositions and mechanical forming for flexible product structures.

• Act as a bridge-builder between material chemistry and mechanical design to create complex product shapes suitable for exterior marine application.

• Proactively identify problems and solutions within the scope of the project, embodying a self-starting, 'start-up mentality' rather than executing known procedures.

• Translate research outcomes into tangible prototypes and cost-effective commercial solutions.

• Engage heavily in hands-on experimentation and validation in the chemical lab (approx. 1/3rd of time) and participate in field installations ('feet in the dirt').

• Contribute to IP creation by the documentation and protection of new ideas, and provide input to product road mapping.

• Maintain a collaborative, safe, and supportive work environment, embracing teamwork across disciplines (part of a cross-company team, including Philips experts).

• Successful development of next-generation RunWell product solutions from a concept involving specific material combinations to a cost-effective commercial product.

• Generation of innovative ideas and insights that require the application of specific, high-level knowledge to overcome current technical challenges.

• Creation and submission of invention disclosures with potential IP relevance.

• Timely and impactful transfer of innovations to product and engineering teams.

• Please let us know salary indication for this position, we have a range.
• Duration: 1-year contractor role with potential for extension.
• Working model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.
• One-year contract with the intention to offer a permanent contract afterward.
• Discount on the collective health insurance plan via Zilveren Kruis.
• Access to the Yacht network of companies and industry specialists.
• Generous referral program – up to €1,500.
• Attractive pension scheme (STIPP).
• 8.33% holiday allowance.
• 13th Month
• Commuting reimbursement – €0.23 per kilometer