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Job Description

Are you passionate about developing high-performance inks for next-generation printing systems? Do pigment dispersions, UVgel technology and scalable materials processes energize you? Get in touch with us! Questions about this job? Jeroen Veugelers, HR, +316 – 34885207 / [email protected] Chemical Engineer 32-40 hours per week, hybrid in Venlo (NL) What You’ll Do As a Chemical Engineer, you work at the core of our printer products: the print process and its consumables. You translate product and application requirements into robust ink materials and scalable processes. Your work helps develop high-performance UVgel ink systems with strong colour performance, stability and jetting reliability. You’ll Be Responsible For Transfer chemical ink designs from lab scale to manufacturing Define ink specifications with stakeholders and print-system experts Translate image quality, robustness and reliability targets into material windows Solve technical challenges in UVgel ink material development Capture knowledge in models to accelerate predictive development cycles Who You’ll Work With Our international organization has a flat hierarchy, so you’ll work in an open, creative and multidisciplinary R&D environment. You will collaborate closely with chemists, material scientists, process engineers, print process specialists and system experts. What You Bring We’re looking for a team player who meets the following requirements: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field Knowledge of pigment dispersions, colloid chemistry and processing technology Ability to translate material understanding into robust UV ink formulations A practical problem-solving mindset using experiments, analysis and modelling Strong communication skills and fluent English, both spoken and written What You’ll Get From Us We provide an exciting, high-tech R&D environment with plenty of opportunity to develop personally and professionally. We offer excellent conditions to help you be who you want to be: A competitive salary in line with your educational background and experience (based on profile and experience) 38 vacation days 13th month bonus (8.6%) until end of 2026 paid either monthly or yearly. As of 1 January 2027 the 13th-month bonus will be discontinued, which means that as of that date the 13th-month bonus will be fully converted to the (scale) salary. Hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance A huge range of training and professional development opportunities A laptop and smartphone An interesting lease (e-)bike plan Career opportunities In this role there are plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself, e.g. to senior chemical engineer, ink technology specialist or project lead. What do we stand for? We develop and manufacture high-tech printing products and workflow software for the commercial printing market as part of Canon, a global leader in imaging technologies. With around 3,300 employees across three continents and our headquarters in Venlo, the Netherlands, we innovate to create high-quality solutions that add color to the world. Guided by the philosophy of Kyosei—living and working together for the common good—our culture is built on openness, collegiality, trust and stability. We empower our people to grow, take initiative, and make an impact. With our company values collaboration, innovation and ownership, we strive to bring out the best in each other, expand boundaries and feel empowered to take ownership of our work. Further information about Canon Production Printing is available at cpp.canon.

Core Responsibilities

Develop high-performance UVgel ink materials and translate product and application requirements into robust formulations and scalable manufacturing processes. Define ink specifications, address material-development challenges, and use models to support predictive development and reliable print performance.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is required, along with knowledge of pigment dispersions, colloid chemistry, and processing technology. Candidates should be able to develop robust UV ink formulations, solve problems through experiments, analysis, and modelling, and communicate fluently in English.

Benefits

• 38 Vacation Days
• 13th-Month Bonus Until the End of 2026
• Hybrid Working
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Laptop
• Smartphone
• Lease E-Bike Plan
• Career Development Opportunities