Software Developer and Data Science Expert for Lab Automation

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Are you passionate about digital innovation and lab automation? Join us at Covestro and lead the future of laboratory excellence!

We are seeking an Software Developer and Data Science Expert for Lab Automation our Testing, Analytics & Physics (TAP) department in Waalwijk. TAP provides critical analytical and scientific expertise to support R&D, application technology, and sustainability goals, including circular economy initiatives and next-generation materials development.

In this role, you will develop and maintain the competence of software development and data science within testing, analytics, and physics to apply for automation and digitalization projects in the laboratories.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSABLITIES:

• Support: You will be responsible and pivotal in the full process of laboratory digitalization and automation in an analytical and physical chemistry environment as part of multidisciplinary teams (local and global).
• Software Developer: Design and implement complex tailor-made software applications, digital workflows, and automation solutions.
• Device/Machine/Sensor Integration: Identify and implement solutions for data collection and analysis, enabling real-time monitoring of experiments and processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Lab Automation: Deploy and maintain automation solutions to streamline lab processes, including sample preparation and test automation.
• IoT Platform Implementation: Implement and maintain IoT platforms tailored to the specific needs of our analytical lab, ensuring seamless integration with existing lab equipment and related systems (e.g., Electronic Lab Notebook and Chromatography Data Management Systems).
• Artificial Intelligence: Create and apply concepts for innovative AI (Machine Learning, Large Language Models) solutions, including the choice of models, technical architecture, definition of data requirements, training procedures, etc.
• Harmonize Experimental Methods: Ensure lab automation to gain effectiveness, facilitate easy data exchange, and improve data quality, thus contributing to the continuous improvement of workflow efficiency.
• QESH Compliance: Execute the job within the applicable QESH structure and system, provide proposals for further enhancing the QESH structure and system, and contribute to ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for employees.
• Project Participation: Participate in and lead multidisciplinary projects.

WHO ARE YOU?

• Master’s or PhD in Software Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Front-end development skills in HTML, CSS, and Java/TypeScript; familiarity with modern SPA frameworks.
• Back-end development skills in Spring Boot (preferred), with experience connecting to various data sources (e.g., relational and non-relational databases, RESTful APIs).
• Experience in IoT platform development and implementation, preferably in a lab or industrial setup, with knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.
• Preferable experience with robotics/automation technologies and equipment integration.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering innovative digital and/or automation solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive attitude, self-initiative, and a desire to maintain and acquire new skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience in AI applications in chemistry or materials science is a plus.
• Fluency in English; Dutch and German language skills preferred.
• Strong awareness of safety, health, environment, and quality (QESH).

WHO ARE WE?

Covestro wants to make the world a better place and strives as a company to become climate neutral and fully circular. But what exactly do we do? In the Netherlands, our focus is on the development and production of waterborne resins for coatings, printing inks and adhesives applications. With our biobased acrylic wall and trim paint resins we color your interior. Our barrier coatings ensure that packaging materials can be better recycled. And with our coatings for fiber optic cable, we help bring superfast Internet into your living room! Covestro counts about 800 employees in the Netherlands spread over 5 sites, namely in Waalwijk, Hoek van Holland, Zwolle, Geleen and Amsterdam.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

At Covestro, we offer an inspiring and diverse work environment where personal growth is strongly encouraged. In addition to this challenging position, we offer:

• a pleasant working atmosphere in an enthusiastic team.
• plenty of opportunities to grow and develop within Covestro. In addition to development meetings with your manager, we also offer (online and offline) training through Covestro Learning, customized training and coaching.
• a form of contract to be determined by mutual agreement.
• an interesting pension plan (with 6% own contribution - 80% of the premium is paid by Covestro).
• an excellent salary of minimum € 74.739 to a maximum € 113.962 (Scale VS 1.1 ). This includes vacation allowance. You can also make annual steps within your salary scale.
• 25 vacation days and the possibility to buy more days.
• a BenefitShop budget of 7% of your annual salary. You can use this budget to buy extra leave, to purchase a bicycle in a tax-friendly way or to have it paid out.
• Profit-Sharing Bonus (PSP): Depending on the salary grade, the target bonus percentage is 5%. The maximum payout can reach up to 12.5%.
• Do you travel business kilometers with your own transportation? Then you will receive a mileage allowance of € 0.36 per kilometer, of which € 0.23 is untaxed. (with a maximum of 60km per day)
• a home work allowance of € 2.35 per day if you can work from home.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Are you interested? Then apply online now via the application button and we will contact you within 24 hours. Do you still have questions? Feel free to ask them to: madalena.magalhaesvitorio@covestro.com

As soon as we receive your application, we will set up an initial phone introduction. In case of a mutual positive click we will invite you for a first interview (on location or via Teams). Both parties still enthusiastic? Then a second interview will take place on location. Then we will offer you the position and the financial offer will be sent.  Upon agreement, we are ready to start and welcome you to Covestro.

Apply today and discover what Covestro mean to you!

YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!

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