We are looking for a

Senior Materials Engineer

As senior materials engineer you are Amnovis’ expert for everything related to materials science of our metal additive manufacturing R&D and operations. You will execute and manage ground breaking R&D projects of new AM technologies like multi-metal 3D printing and process development for new and existing materials as well be the go-to person for setting-up material characterization protocols.

Your tasks 


Project management and execution of internal and external R&D projects in collaboration with your colleagues and our customers

Performing tests on our AM machines

Material characterization testing (microscopy, elemental analysis, mechanical testing, etc.) at the internal test lab and in collaboration with external test labs

Analyzing and interpreting test results

Detailed and accurate reporting on R&D activities

Application support in customer projects

Your responsibilities


Leading research projects on new technology, process, or material developments: you make sure all tasks are completed according to the planning and reporting is done on time.  

Your first and major project will be on the topic of multi-metal 3D printing, which is generally considered as the next big thing in 3D printing

Identifying and following up on new opportunities for R&D funding

Surveying  the state-of-the-art on new technology, process or material developments in the additive manufacturing market

Setting up and running the Amnovis R&D lab with basic material characterization equipment

Image courtesy: Aerosint SA
Image courtesy: Aerosint SA

Your profile


You have an MSc or ideally a PhD in materials engineering with extensive experience in (powder) metallurgy. Phase diagrams, solidification phenomena, powder metallurgy, destructive and non-destructive mechanical testing, and elemental analysis have no secrets for you.

You have good knowledge about laser material processing

Professional proficiency in English both written and spoken

Experience with metal L-PBF is definitely an asset

Experience working with AM CAM packages (e.g. Magics, 3DXpert) is a plus

You have experience with applying and reporting for government funded projects or other type of projects 

You are able to find the best balance between quality/time/cost of your work in order to maximize your contribution to the company’s goals and targets

You are located in Belgium or have a working permit to work in Belgium and are willing to relocate

Our offer


A challenging job in a lean and mean start-up company, with significant growth potential

Nice colleagues, a great boss 😉, but even better customers

Attractive salary packages including extra-legal benefits

Sorry, no ping-pong or pool tables at Amnovis (yet) ☹️

Working location with excellent connectivity to public transportation


No doubt you want to apply for this awesome job! Please send your CV and cover letter to  jobs@amnovis.com . If you are not sure (really?) or if you want to have more information, please reach out to Ruben Wauthle through  jobs@amnovis.com.