Technician R&D

Who are we:

Nemho is the home of Group R&D for the Broadview Holding (BVH) materials companies Arpa (IT), Formica (world-wide), Homapal (DE), Trespa (NL) and Westag (DE). Broadview pursues long-term growth and value creation through active support of its operating companies and efficient capital allocation. The aim of Broadview is to support the companies in their development to become and stay the reference in their industry, so that they are still relevant decades from now. Broadview believes this approach benefits all stakeholders, from employees to shareholders and from suppliers to clients.

With combined sales of EUR 1.2 billion the companies have a leading position in the global market for surface materials. They currently employ around 6.500 employees worldwide. The core product is high pressure laminates (HPL). Applications range from façade cladding to kitchens, design furniture, doors and retail interiors. Continuous investment to develop new and innovative products is a key part of the strategy. Nemho employs over 80 technicians, engineers and chemists responsible for the development of new products and processes and for the continuous improvement of the product quality and production processes efficiency by implementing new and innovative technologies.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

As a R&D Technician, you will be contributing to the new product developments in energy curable (Electron Beam / UV) resin and coating technologies for the Broadview Materials companies. Based on your insights and together with our diverse team of specialists, you will execute and deliver on projects focused on research and product development. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of specialists, whereby depending on your experience and skill set, you can support (sub-) projects for the team. A strong pragmatic, hands-on approach and good communication and cooperation skills are required to be successful.

As a R&D Technician you will:

• Contribute to new product developments, manufacturing processes, raw material qualification, and supplier evaluation.
• Run experiments, pilot and operation scale trials.
• Conduct physical property and/or chemical testing. Operate equipment like electron beam curing unit, SEM, 3D laser confocal microscope and drop shape analyser.
• Plan independently and perform material testing of raw materials.
• Develop and introduce ideas and efficiency proposals.
• Cooperate with 3rd parties to achieve desired results and visit external companies for trials.
• Support operations with problem-solving and process optimization
• Develop prototypes on lab scale and introduce those in production.
• Development new tests and methods of measuring.

What do you bring

Education: Bachelors or comparable vocational qualification in Materials Engineering, Material Testing, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.

Competencies:

• Working safely and systematically
• Able to work in the laboratory as well as in a production environment
• Analytical thinker with a positive attitude
• Hands-on spirit and technical expertise
• Eagerness to learn and adapt
• Good knowledge of chemistry
• Displaying creativity
• Computer skills to analyse and visualize data.

Languages: Professional fluency in English; additional European language(s) preferred

Additional Information

You should be willing to travel.

The position is located in Weert, The Netherlands, home to our state-of-the-art R&D facilities.

This role offers excellent growth opportunities, working with market leaders and frontrunners in high-pressure laminates as part of a dynamic, international team.

What We Offer

Join a dynamic R&D team at Nemho Innovations, where innovation drives our mission. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, foster growth, and make a lasting impact in the materials technology field.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!