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Quality Engineer Coffee Machines - Global R&D

Research & Development Utrecht Full-time Netherlands

Job Description

As part of our Research, Development and Operations (RD&O) organization, the JDE R&D function is on a journey to transition into a world-class organization delivering innovation and excellence for all JDE business ambitions. In the job opportunity, you will be part of the Research and Development Center, reporting to the Global R&D Category Director responsible for the development (innovation, adaptation and renovation) of Retail & Professional Coffee machines and concepts. These include Single-serve capsules, liquid, powder & Bean-to-Cup Equipment.

The tasks and responsibilities in this role: 
    

  • Manage and perform test experiments on coffee machines and appliance concepts
  • Be the team subject matter expert on electronics and software (E-system) 
  • Create and define test protocols appropriate to various coffee machines and technologies
  • Collaborate closely with E-system project specialists and support them in writing requirements and reviewing engineering solutions
  • Setup demonstrators that bring technological developments into the brewer arena
  • Maintain with the test team the coffee systems lab area, test equipment & brewers
  • Liaise with external partners and suppliers to supplement or support project deliverables
     

Qualifications

If you’re brimming with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 265 years. We love people who are not afraid to try and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like. 

Our ideal candidate would have:  

  • Over five years of experience in testing food systems or home appliances 
  • Experience in the development and testing of electronics and software for appliances
  • Expertise in electronics design and (embedded) software programming.
  • Experience in collaboration with external development- and manufacturing partners (3rd party)
  • The skills to navigate through technically ambiguous challenges. Devising and executing tests and experiments to solve problems
  • The ability to independently deliver results, draw conclusions and write technical reports 
  • The ability to understand and apply statistical methods used in data analysis and problem-solving
  • Fluent in English at a technical level
     

Additional Information

Next to an attractive and rewarding salary, we offer a variety of secondary employment conditions. 

This includes:

  • Guaranteed year-end bonus 
  • Favourable pension-plan
  • 25 vacation days and 12 additional days of reduced worktime
  • Personal learning budget of € 1.500,- a year
  • Remuneration for health, life- and other insurances
  • Fitness allowance
  • Discount on coffee and tea products 
  • A flexible, international work environment with many career opportunities

Your application at JDE 
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE, hit the “I’m interested” button and upload your application. After receiving your application, we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE will be an online assessment, followed by two interviews. In addition, pre-employment screening can be part of the recruitment process.

For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fueled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. 

Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household names such as L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick and Moccona. 
JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.

What’s it like to work at JDE?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

At JDE, we are Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.