development chemist.

As Development Chemist, you are responsible for the product development related to coolants, heat transfer fluids and hot-test or running-in fluids. Your work will be based at the heart of Arteco’s global technology center and you will report directly to the global R&D Manager.

Your role:

• You lead product development projects to advance the technology of coolants for our worldwide customers, meeting the highest IATF quality and sustainability standards. In your role, you manage various product development projects as defined in the business plan, involving the execution of experiments and the setup of tests in close collaboration with lab technicians to optimize formulations and product performance. Furthermore, you are responsible for preparing and communicating detailed analyses.
• You are also involved in the initial stages of upscaling, facilitating the transition from R&D to the engineering team.
• You develop long-term technical relationships with industry driver partners.
• You will become an expert in a coolant technology domain by acquiring and expanding your knowledge through activities such as literature reading, building contacts with peers and industry suppliers, as well as initiating and leading applied research trails in both internal and external laboratories. This expertise will be instrumental in integrating new findings into the product development process.
• You use your acquired skills to provide guidance and coaching to lab technicians and other colleagues. You give presentations and provide trainings.
• You act as an ambassador for the Arteco values, Code of Conduct and policies.

• You hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Industrial Sciences or Bioscience engineering with a specialization in Chemistry. You combine this with a solid working experience in product development within an industrial setting.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of other languages and presentation skills are assets for customer contacts.
• Collaborating with other development team members, our sales teams and industry partners is your second nature.
• You have strong and in depth scientific knowledge and good technical insights.
• Your creative and analytical skills will lead to success in this position.

• We offer you a challenging role in a growing and financially sound company.
• You will be working in an international environment with high quality and safety standards.
• You will join a team that strives for results and which values independent thinking and teamwork.
• We offer a competitive salary package, group insurance, health insurance, meal vouchers, a large vacation entitlement, the possibility to work from home 3 days per week…
• At Arteco, we firmly believe people are key to our success, and we are committed to empowering them to grow personally and professionally. If you are ready to contribute your expertise to our team and push the boundaries of coolant technology, we invite you to submit your application.

Sounds good?

To apply, please send your resume to Arteco via eveline.bracke@rss.randstad.be

I am really looking forward to meeting you.