Research & Development Engineer
Zaandam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Full Time
CPM Europe BV
Mid Level
CPM Europe (125 employees, Zaandam) is a leading provider of process and equipment solutions for the green energy, recycling, oilseed and animal feed markets. CPM designs, manufactures and supplies an extensive range of machinery including grinding installations, conditioning systems and densification systems, that are used for processing bulk materials.
CPM Europe is part of CPM Holdings, Inc., a global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel and build a better world.
Founded in 1883, CPM’s growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150+ countries. From the foods you eat to the fuels you require, CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable. For more information, visit OneCPM.com.
To facilitate further growth of CPM’s Innovation Center in Zaandam, we are looking for a Research & Development Engineer.
Job description
In this role, you will work on the development of new products, services and processes, in collaboration with your colleagues in the Innovation department. You will use advanced technologies to develop and build prototypes, test these in the Lab and in the field.
You will be given the freedom to use your expertise, expand and deepen your knowledge and skills and challenged to develop yourself.
Essential functions:
Qualifications:
Why work for us?
CPM Europe is part of CPM Holdings, Inc., a global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel and build a better world.
Founded in 1883, CPM’s growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150+ countries. From the foods you eat to the fuels you require, CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable. For more information, visit OneCPM.com.
To facilitate further growth of CPM’s Innovation Center in Zaandam, we are looking for a Research & Development Engineer.
Job description
In this role, you will work on the development of new products, services and processes, in collaboration with your colleagues in the Innovation department. You will use advanced technologies to develop and build prototypes, test these in the Lab and in the field.
You will be given the freedom to use your expertise, expand and deepen your knowledge and skills and challenged to develop yourself.
Essential functions:
- Develop and test innovative functionality and (multi-disciplinary) concepts;
- Design and build prototypes and test set-ups, using rapid and added manufacturing techniques, controls etc.;
- Conduct experiments at scale, in the lab, up to proof-of-concept, ensuring rapid feedback and short iterations;
- Organize and supervise R&D tests on-site at (international) clients; monitor and analyse results;
- Take ownership and manage R&D-projects from definition, research, laboratory & customer tests, upto commercial release;
- Establish or participate in (multi-disciplinary) problem analysis, as required;
- Follow technological and market developments through media, webinars/seminars, and through contact with customers, partners/suppliers, colleagues from Service, Sales, and Innovation departments in other BU’s;
- Research new technologies and develop into potential innovative product concepts;
- All in close cooperation with the other disciplines within the Innovation team, and the departments Process Engineering and Equipment Engineering.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree (‘HBO’/‘WO’) in Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
- Preferred 2 to 4 years of work-related skills and experience;
- Experience with (and/or) prototyping, 3D CAD, 3D printing, Arduino, sensors, IoT, data analysis, AI;
- Understanding of practical application of process technology and mechanical engineering;
- Proactive, creative, hands-on, works independently as well as in a team;
- Open to learning new techniques and technologies;
- Good interdisciplinary communication;
- Good command of the English language and preferably Dutch (or willing to learn the latter).
Why work for us?
- Competative Salary
- 27 vacation days plus 13 ATV days (total of 40 days off).
- Excellent pension scheme, with CPM covering 60-70% of the premium.
- Possibility to work 40% of the time remotely
- Contribute to an impactful product in the industrial technology space
- Be part of a motivated, close-knit team
- Opportunity to shape technical direction and mentor junior developers
- Flexible working conditions and growth potential
CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.
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