Senior Chemical/Mechanical Scientist

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).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 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.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor/Master in Material Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.

• More than 10 years of experience in product development related to the chemical composition and mechanical properties of Silicones and their interaction with other materials

• Proven track record in translating existing chemical materials (e.g., plastics/polymers) into a finished product, rather than solely developing the base chemical substances

• Expert knowledge of how chemical substances behave, combined with a strong understanding of mechanical design and strength requirements for flexible products.

• Demonstrated experience in a hands-on role involving wet and dry lab experience and prototyping.

Additional Information

For this project, you’ll work for Philips and become a contract or permanent employee of a Randstad company. As a contractor at Philips, you'll enjoy cutting-edge challenges and unexpected experiences that make you a more in-demand professional.

Why work on a project at Philips?

If you’re looking for meaningful work and a chance to tackle complex challenges, broaden your skills and expertise, and become an even more sought-after professional, you’ll find all that and more with project work