The main activity is focused on the research and development of our electro-acoustical premium products. 

• Building expertise and competence ownership for materials
• Scouting the market for competitive solutions
• Input towards PSS strategy and roadmap for materials in electro-acoustic applications and products
• Developing new and innovative materials for premium speaker and electro-acoustic products
• Improve our product and manufacturing leadership for quality, environment, safety and cost.
• Execute and improve experiments and procedures to release solutions as part of the innovation & product development cycle
• Participating in the innovation & product development cycle for premium speakers and electro-acoustical products for assigned customers
• Support purchasing in technical discussions and securing solid purchasing & quality agreements

Environmental focus

• Track components and materials in the International Material Data System (IMDS) for automotive customers
• Tight follow-up on compliancy (European, global, customer specific) from product point of view
• Environmental release of parts

PROFILE

• Master degree required in chemistry/chemical engineering
• 3-5 years of experience required in an industrial environment
• Laboratory experience
• Knowledge of:
• Material and composition detection techniques
• Material properties
• Affinity with and knowledge of the following subjects is an advantage
• Plastics, Glues, polymers and polymer compounds
• Rubber, textiles and foams
• Metals
• IMDS
• REACH
• Active oral and written English required, passive Dutch, French or German are a plus
• Outgoing personality that can work independently, takes initiative and is creative, is good at taking responsibilities; broad interest