As Research Engineer, you will be part of the fast-growing plasma team. With the main
research setups successfully commissioned, the focus is shifting towards continuous
development, reliable operation, and scale-up. Ensuring robust daily operation and high
experimental reliability is therefore of utmost importance in this role.

You will take ownership of the day to day operation of our plasma systems, ensuring stable,
safe, and reliable performance. You will independently run and support experiments,
proactively identify and resolve technical issues, contribute to improving process yield and
long-term operational stability.

Working closely with scientists and project leaders, you will provide practical input to
experimental design and translate research questions into executable experimental work. As
the plasma systems evolve and scale up, you will actively support system upgrades and
modifications. You will also create, maintain and improve process documentation, work
instruction and best practices, while clearly documenting operational insights and
experimental results.

Functie-eisen

The role offers the perfect balance between autonomy and teamwork. You feel comfortable working closely with scientists, engineers and business development colleagues, all of whom are experts in plasma technology. Together, you will identify challenges and potential technological solutions.

. Other knowledge and skills you bring to TNO:

•BSc in Chemical engineering

•You are organized, structured and accurate in executing and reporting experimental research.

•You are handy at the lab and not scared to pick up tools when it’s needed.

•You have an eye for safety of yourself and your colleagues.

Competenties

This role offers an ideal balance between autonomy and collaboration. You will work closely
with TNO scientists, engineers, and partners, each bringing deep expertise in plasma
technology. A critical, quality driven mindset and a structured way of working is essential, as
is a proactive and collaborative attitude towards continuous improvement.

You also bring the following qualifications and skills:

 BSc in Chemical engineering, chemistry or similar.
 Hands-on experience with experimental systems, preferably in plasma, highvoltage,
chemical processes
 Ability to operate, monitor and troubleshoot complex lab equipment during extended and
repeated runs
 Experience with system optimization and process tuning
 Practical knowledge of instrumentation, diagnostics, sensors, and control systems
 Familiarity with scale-up challenges from lab to pilot-scale environments is a strong plus
 Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate experimental data
 Structured, accurate and well organized approach to executing and reporting experimental
research
 Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
 Safety-aware and comfortable working in high-power or technical lab environments
 Well-organized, proactive, and effective in a dynamic R&D setting

The CV selection will take place mid august, therefore the respond by date is far ahead.
Please take this into account when interviewing possible candidates.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

We bieden je een marktconform salaris conform de CAO van TNO, een ATV toeslag en een goed toekomstperspectief om na een jaar in dienst te komen bij TNO. Je komt de werken op locatie bij TNO en zal deel uitmaken van uitdagende en innovatieve projecten. Als je start, maak je deel uit van een klein en internationaal team die je zal uitdagen om je kennis en vaardigheden te ontwikkelen.

Uiteraard staat deze vacature open voor iedereen die zich hierin herkent.