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R&D Material Expert

Belgium, Kapelle-op-den-Bos · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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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)
  • Diversity of thinking and equal opportunities

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