Technical Service Engineer

Technical Service Engineer 2070 Zwijndrecht – Belgium *Are you passionate about innovation and eager to use your technical expertise to help realize business growth? Do you thrive in a role that combines hands-on technical challenges with strategic impact? Join Eval Europe as a Technical Service Engineer and play a leading role in shaping the future of EVOH applications* *As a Technical Service Engineer, you will be the essential link between our technical centre, the R&D, technical and commercial teams, and leading customers across EMEA. Your work ensures that our high-performance EVOH products are running flawlessly on extrusion machines, creating solutions that drive innovation, recyclability and sustainability in industries like food packaging, underfloor heating pipe, automotive and beyond.
* Your role as a Technical Service Engineer *In this position, you will build bridges between technical excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction. Collaborating with customers and our internal teams, you will deliver cutting-edge solutions while maintaining strong partnerships.
* Your responsibilities include:
- Resolving technical matters at our customers, in close collaboration with the account managers.
- Materializing the excellent profile of EVAL EVOH as recyclable and sustainable product.
- Advising on new EVAL EVOH applications and sharing technical specifications and product innovations within our global R&D community.
- Preparing technical documentation for EVAL EVOH product introduction and usage
- Partnering with our technical laboratory to conduct small-scale extrusion tests.
- Conducting hands-on testing at machine manufacturers and end-user sites to optimize product applications.
- Reporting and documenting test results and insights to support continuous improvement.
- Experimenting with new ideas and technologies to enhance our products and processes.
- Driving the development of innovative EVOH solutions for industries such as food packaging *,
* underfloor heating pipe, automotive and others. What we are looking for *We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled professional with a passion for extrusion and plastic processing. Are you a hands-on problem solver with a drive for innovation? Then this is your opportunity to shine
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- A university degree in Engineering or Science (or equivalent experience), with (substantial) expertise in extrusion and plastic processing and/or recycling.
- Practical experience with extrusion machinery and technical polymers.
- Willingness to travel (extensively) within Europe, and occasionally beyond, to collaborate with partners.
- Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Dutch/French/German is a strong advantage.
- A self-starter, hands-on attitude and enthusiasm for conducting experiments and tests.
- Motivated for regular presence at our technical laboratory.
- Team player who is also capable of taking the lead because of your expertise.

What we offer
*Eval Europe is a global leader in innovation and sustainability. As a Technical Service Engineer, you’ll enjoy:
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- A dynamic and diverse role in a rapidly evolving industry.
- An attractive salary package, with training and development opportunities to support your growth.
- The chance to work with industry leaders and make a tangible impact on EVOH technology.
- An inspiring and supportive work environment where your ideas and initiatives matter.
- The freedom to experiment and innovate in a role that bridges technology and commerce. About Kuraray EVAL Europe EVAL Europe, based in Zwijndrecht (Antwerp), is a subsidiary of Kuraray (Japan). We are a global leader in the production of EVOH (ethylene vinyl-alcohol copolymer) under the brand name EVAL™. Our polymers enable sustainable solutions in food packaging, construction materials, and industrial applications. With over 11,000 employees worldwide and a state-of-the-art production facilities in Zwijndrecht, EVAL Europe as part of Kuraray is dedicated to innovation, customer focus, and fostering a culture of creativity and initiative. Ready to make an impact? Are you excited to combine technical expertise with relationship management in a role that drives innovation? Contact our recruitment partner, Liesbeth Eynatten of Flowtec Solutions, at: +32 (0) 468 07 18 81 L.
Eynattten@flowtec.com We can’t wait to hear from you