Sustainable Materials R&D Leader

Etex; Kapelle-op-den-Bos; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Etex is seeking an experienced R&D Material Expert in Kapelle-op-den-Bos, Belgium, to lead development and industrialization of innovative material solutions for cement applications. This role emphasizes sustainability, circularity and CO2 reduction, with opportunities to collaborate across global production sites and with external partners.

The position requires advanced degrees and strong expertise in cement chemistry, XRD analysis, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in chemical engineering, materials science or related field.
• Strong background in mineralogy and cement chemistry.
• Ability to work independently on technically complex topics and in international environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and industrialization of material solutions for cement applications with a focus on sustainability and product performance.
• Support and execute industrial trials across multiple production plants to validate new technologies.
• Provide technical leadership for strategic projects and collaborations with universities and suppliers.
• Drive improvements in product performance, process robustness and manufacturing cost efficiency.
• Identify and validate future materials, technologies and process solutions.
• Translate lab data into actionable technical recommendations.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent working

Cross-functional communication

Stakeholder management

Formation

MSc/PhD in chemical engineering or materials science

Outils

XRD Rietveld analysis

Description du poste

Etex is seeking an experienced R&D Material Expert in Kapelle-op-den-Bos, Belgium, to lead development and industrialization of innovative material solutions for cement applications. This role emphasizes sustainability, circularity and CO2 reduction, with opportunities to collaborate across global production sites and with external partners.

The position requires advanced degrees and strong expertise in cement chemistry, XRD analysis, and cross-functional teamwork.