Senior Chemical Expert Wind Power

ZF Group; Lommel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Net allowance

Extra ADV days

Bicycle leasing

Job summary

ZF Wind Power, part of the ZF Group, seeks a Senior Chemical Expert to lead chemical strategy for gearbox oils, sealants, and process chemicals at its Lommel headquarters. You will develop specs, assess products, and drive cross‑functional improvements across multiple countries.

The role requires strong knowledge of lubricants, polymers, coatings and corrosion protection, with a chemical compliance mindset and ability to lead global initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience with industrial lubricants and additives; corrosion protection & chemical compliance.
• Ability to develop specifications, standards and qualification procedures.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop specifications, standards and qualification procedures.
• Assess and approve gearbox oils, sealants, process chemicals and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers on technical assessments and qualifications.
• Coordinate cross‑functional work with Technology, Process Engineering, Logistics and HSE across Belgium, Germany, India and China.
• Provide expert guidance on chemical selection, material compatibility and failure analysis.

Skills

Lubricants & additives

Tribology

Polymers & coatings

Corrosion protection

Chemical compatibility

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science

Job description

Shape the future of renewable energy with us!

ZF Wind Power is one of the world’s leading providers of wind turbine gearboxes and is currently being established as an independent entity within the ZF Group – with the clear goal of responding even more effectively to market and customer needs while enabling further growth. This step increases entrepreneurial flexibility and strengthens our role as a global technology leader in wind energy.

We have the world’s largest installed capacity of +8 MW offshore wind turbine gearboxes. Since entering the wind industry in 1979, we have delivered more than 85,000 gearboxes, powering over 200 GW wind turbines, covering more than 25% of the total installed capacity of geared-driven wind turbines worldwide. Together with our partners, we continuously invest in the wind market to empower a sustainable future together.

Because ZF Wind Power keeps on growing, we are looking for a Senior Chemical Expert to join our team in our headquarters in Lommel.

What you can look forward to as Senior Chemical Expert Wind Power:

• Responsible for gearbox oils (assessment and approval), sealants, process chemicals, chemical and surface cleanliness, corrosion protection, washing processes, paint & primer systems, packaging requirements, and chemical legislation


• Ownership and development of related specifications, standards, and qualification procedures


• Close collaboration with suppliers and customers, including technical assessment and qualification of chemical products


• Cross-functional work across departments (e.g. Technology, Process Engineering, Logistics, HSE) and countries (Belgium, Germany, India, China)


• Provide expert guidance on chemical selection, material compatibility, failure analysis, and process improvements while acting as the subject matter expert for chemical-related topics across the organization

Your Profile as Senior Chemical Expert Wind Power:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related discipline (e.g. Polymer Science, Surface Engineering, or Corrosion Engineering)


• Strong knowledge of industrial lubricants and additives, tribology, polymers, coatings, corrosion protection, and chemical compatibility. Experience with wind turbine gearbox lubricants is preferred


• Experience with laboratory analytical techniques (e.g. FTIR, GC-MS) and chemical compliance frameworks and legislation, including REACH and RoHS as well as in developing technical specifications, standards, and qualification procedures for industrial products or processes


• Ability to provide technical leadership and expert guidance across multidisciplinary teams


• Strong communication skills, accountability, and a collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in global cross-functional teams


• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage and open for international travel

Why choose ZF in Lommel:

• A competitive salary with extensive benefits package, including a company car and net allowance


• Extra ADV days (additional leave based on contract Hours)


• Possibility of leasing a bicycle


• A role in an international company with innovative products that have a positive impact on our planet