Philips
Mechanical Engineer Materials
At Philips, we are at the forefront of creating cutting-edge Personal Health products like Shavers, Trimmers, OneBlade, Epilators and Sonicare toothbrushes that redefine user experiences worldwide. Our commitment to innovation drives us to seek out the brightest minds to join our dynamic teams. As a multinational leader in consumer health, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and technical excellence are highly valued.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to help Philips in making life better!
Description:
As a Mechanical Engineer Materials, you will play a key role in material knowledge to develop and improve Philips product solutions that improve billions of lives around the world.
Key Responsibilities:
Organize Together with the team maintain and operate all resources necessary for the metallography and materials testing labs.
Intake Process all requests from customers regarding analyses, investigations and consultancies for the materials lab.
Research Define and prepare product and material samples from project teams for investigations or testing. Scouting for new or alternative metal-material options for product design. Root cause analysis in case of material failures in products during development or coming back from the market. Define, set up and execute experiments to map causes of deviation and failure.
Simulate Develop, improve material models for process simulations in collaboration withinternal expert groups.
Design Write functional specifications of all equipment and tooling necessary for test setups. This will be used as an input for the supply chain to industrialize such a process. In this (specific) function the emphasis will lay in the field of metallography, materials testing and process design.
Advice Communicate and explain the research results to internal Philips customers. To perform these tasks, you will be part of a team of metal and metallography experts and have access to a fully utilized lab equipped with furnaces, light and electron microscopy and material test and measurement equipment.
Qualifications:
Educational Background: A masters degree in the area of material science (preferably with acquaintance in Stainless Steels).
Experience: Preferably starters on the labor market, but applicants with some years of experience in a material lab are also invited to react.
Technical Skills: Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of material science.
Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, a creative mindset, proactivity and the ability to work collaboratively (as team player) in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills are required to effectively present ideas and influence stakeholders.
Passion for Innovation: A genuine interest in creating products that enhance consumer experience and a drive to push the boundaries of what is possible with material science in a Philips product.
What We Offer in Return:
Development team: A materials team of 5 members to work with, that will help in further developing your skills to bring them into practice.
Exposure: To see the fruits of your work in stores all over the world.
Inspiring work environment: Including a lab for material research.
Global Opportunities: Work in an international environment with colleagues and projects that span across the globe.
Career Development: Access to ongoing training and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career within the company.
Innovative Culture: Join a team that values innovation, creativity, and sustainability, and where your ideas can make a real impact.
Additional Information:
Hybrid Work: Minimum 3-4 days per week onsite in Drachten.
Contract: You will work for Philips as a contract or permanent employee of a Randstad company, gaining access to benefits and career development opportunities.
About Philips:
Philips is a health technology company built on the belief that every human matters. We strive to ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare and innovative solutions. As part of our team, you will contribute to life-changing projects that improve lives worldwide