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Open Role: Experienced Compounding Process Engineer

Location: Geleen, Netherlands, frequent travel needed

Overview:

Pegasus Materials is a young and leading innovator in materials science, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of polymer development for various industries. We focus on creating cutting-edge specialty materials for an $80 billion growing market leveraging biomolecules and synthetic biotechnology. Our products offer superior performance and sustainability. Our customers, who are global leaders in electronics, electric vehicles, aerospace, and 3D printing, rely on our technology to deliver sustainable and advanced solutions.

Founded in 2023, Pegasus Materials is built on the belief that combining chemistry, biotech, and materials science in one company is essential to create new specialty materials. Backed by major investors, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovative specialty materials that offer exceptional performance, are renewable-based, and more sustainable.

Job Description:

As our first products are being scaled and we are seeking an Experienced Compounding Process Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimizing formulations, technology transfer and scaling, and improving compounding processes for high-performance polymers such as specialty polyamides, polyimides and polyesters. The compounding takes place at different locations in the world. Travelling is needed to support production of our compounds at third party tollers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Scale-Up and organize Production Support: Assist in scaling formulations from R&D to full-scale production of specialty compounds while troubleshooting processing issues.
• Optimize Formulations: Develop and refine polymer formulations (glass, FR as example) to achieve superior mechanical, thermal, and chemical performance.
• Process Optimization: Analyze and improve compounding processes with the tollers to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with R&D, production, and commercial teams to align process improvements with business objectives.
• Technology Development: Stay up to date with industry advancements and contribute to the development of innovative material solutions.
• Ensure compatibility with high-performance compounds.
• Support Quality Assurance: Work closely with quality and production teams to maintain and enhance product consistency.
• Support Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all formulations and processes comply with relevant industry and environmental regulations (eg UL)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Background: Minimum a Bachelor degree in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in compounding high-performance polymers, preferably specialty polyamides, polyimides and polyesters.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of (twin-screw) extrusion, additives, fillers, and polymer modifications.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose and resolve processing and formulation challenges.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and statistical process control (SPC) techniques.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English to document and present findings effectively.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment in different cultures.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and broad benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge sustainable materials and technologies to serve globally leading companies in electronics, 3D , medical, EVs and aerospace
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities in a fast-growing organization

If you are a passionate Compounding Process Engineer with expertise in high-performance polymer compounds, we would love to hear from you! Please apply to info@pegasus-materials.com

The position will be operating from our new Research Centre at the Brightlands Campus in Geleen.

Join us at Pegasus Materials and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in bio-based polymer development for the materials of tomorrow. Work with the most challenging customers in the industry and explore uncharted territories. Pegasus Materials offers ample room for growth within a rapidly expanding company and includes stock options as part of the benefits package. Apply now to help shape the future of materials science!