Senior Membrane Technologist (all genders)

FrieslandCampina's technology department in Veghel is looking for a Senior Membrane Technologist. In this role, you ensure a future-proof membrane operation by overseeing daily performance, expanding your network, and defining the projects of tomorrow.

What we ask

We're looking for:

• A Master's degree or equivalent thinking level in Process Technology or Process Engineering.
• Deep expertise and an active network in membrane process technology.
• Industry experience in process manufacturing, food, or pharma is a strong plus.
• The ability to influence and motivate people at all levels, from operators to senior stakeholders.
• Project leadership skills or the drive and potential to develop them.
• Fluency in Dutch or English, both written and spoken.
• Strong planning and organizational skills: you bring structure without losing agility.
• The confidence to own your expertise and lead from it: you speak up, take ownership, and make things happen.

What we offer

At FrieslandCampina, you work in an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching, and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact.

• A train card and/or €0.23 per km travel allowance (max. 30 km one way).
• 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours.

Vacancy description

Join a team of 25 passionate technologists and take ownership of our membrane operations, one of the most critical parts of our production. As Senior Membrane Technologist, you drive real impact:

• You improve membrane processes to boost safety, quality, yield, and sustainability while cutting costs.
• You lead root cause analyses, solve complex process deviations, and turn problems into solutions.
• You own cross-disciplinary improvement projects from scope to delivery, acting as process licensor.
• You build deep technical expertise and connect the dots between membrane processes across our plants.
• You inspire by sharing knowledge across FrieslandCampina and bringing fresh ideas from outside in.
• You advise internal and external stakeholders, leveraging your network to stay ahead of the curve.

This isn't just a technical role. It's a leadership position where your expertise shapes the future of our operations. You're not just a specialist; you're someone who leads with confidence, communicates with clarity, and turns knowledge into impact.

About the team

Our Technology team in Veghel is a group of 25 technologists ranging from fresh talent to seasoned experts with 30 years of experience. We're a team that genuinely enjoys what we do. We debate technical challenges over lunch, go for walks to clear our heads, and look out for each other in the open-plan office where help is always just a few steps away. Our culture is refreshingly flat. Need to talk to the operations or logistics manager? Just walk over, no appointment needed. Our office sits right in the heart of the Veghel plant, surrounded by production facilities. That means real collaboration: operators who think along with you, short lines of communication, and the satisfaction of seeing your solutions come to life on the floor.

About FrieslandCampina Ingredients

You'll be part of FrieslandCampina, a global company united by a passion for getting more out of milk and helping people move forward in life. At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, nutritional expertise enriches lives worldwide. At our Veghel plant, we produce high-quality whey and milk-based ingredients for food, infant nutrition, and pharmaceutical manufacturers around the globe. What you do here matters to industry partners, to consumers, and to the world.