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At Etex, our purpose is building better together. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry. At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as R&D Material Expert and be the driving force behind the success of our products!
Job Responsibility
Lead the development, industrialization and implementation of innovative material and process solutions for fiber cement applications with a strong focus on sustainability, circularity, CO₂ reduction, cost optimization and product performance improvement
Develop and implement low-carbon and circular material solutions aligned with business and sustainability objectives
Support and execute industrial trials across multiple production plants to validate and scale new technologies
Provide technical leadership for strategic innovation projects and manage collaborations with external partners, universities and suppliers
Drive improvements in product performance, process robustness and manufacturing cost efficiency
Identify, evaluate and validate future-oriented materials, technologies and process solutions
Contribute to intellectual property generation, grant applications and scientific positioning of the organization
Provide technical support and expertise to production sites and business units globally, including troubleshooting and process optimization
Lead product development initiatives focusing on innovative formulations, alternative binders, circular raw materials and industrial feasibility
Manage R&D and industrial implementation projects end-to-end, including planning, stakeholder alignment, risk management, execution and reporting
Analyze laboratory and industrial data, define testing programs and translate results into actionable technical recommendations
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate innovation from laboratory scale to full industrial implementation
Support innovation through benchmarking, knowledge sharing, patent contributions and participation in strategic initiatives
Requirements
Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Geosciences, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Cement/Concrete Technology, or related field
Background in mineralogy and cement chemistry, basic characterization techniques in particular XRD Rietveld analysis
Strong understanding of industrial production processes and material behavior
Experience in applied research, process development, or industrial R&D
Ability to work independently on technically complex topics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Comfortable working in international and multidisciplinary environments
Fluent in English
What we offer
Safety and working environment focus
Hybrid and flexible working
International leader in sustainable construction
Named world's #1 most trustworthy company in construction sector by Newsweek and Statista 2023
Top company to grow your career in Belgium 2023 (LinkedIn)