VIE – Plastic Recycling R&D Engineer (M/F) – Belgium

TotalEnergies Group; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TotalEnergies is seeking a researcher in Feluy, Belgium to advance chemical recycling for plastics. The role splits ~50/50 between laboratory experiments and data analysis, with emphasis on pyrolysis and process optimization. Strong MS Office skills and experience with Aspen Plus or Pro/II are valued.

Fluency in French and English at C1 level is required. The position is embedded in an R&D team within Refining & Chemicals, offering exposure to industrial feedstocks and data-driven process

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemical engineering, process engineering or chemistry.
• Initial academic or professional experience is a plus.
• Experience in refining, petrochemicals or recycling sectors is advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Knowledge of Aspen Plus or Pro/II is a plus.
• French and English at C1 level required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct lab experiments and pilot-scale pyrolysis unit trials.
• Characterize feedstocks and products generated from the processes under study.
• Analyze and interpret experimental results.
• Assess the impact of plastic waste properties on process performance.
• Contribute to the improvement of pretreatment and purification techniques.
• Participate in the optimization of chemical recycling processes.
• Support the structuring, analysis, and valorization of technical data.
• Contribute to the enhancement of data visualization and analysis tools.

Connaissances

Laboratory experiments

Pilot-scale trials

Data analysis

Process optimization

Microsoft Office

Formation

Master's degree in chemical engineering, process engineering or chemistry

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Aspen Plus

Pro/II

Description du poste

Join the Refining & Chemicals branch of TotalEnergies and contribute to the development of innovative chemical recycling solutions for plastics.

Directly integrated into a specialized R&D team focused on plastic chemical recycling in Feluy, you will contribute to the development and optimization of processes that transform plastic waste into valuable feedstocks for petrochemical and refining value chains.

As part of this assignment, you will spend approximately 50% of your time conducting laboratory and pilot-scale experimental work, and 50% analyzing results, developing processes, and valorizing technical data.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Conduct laboratory experiments and pilot-scale pyrolysis unit trials.
• Characterize feedstocks and products generated from the processes under study.
• Analyze and interpret experimental results.
• Assess the impact of plastic waste properties on process performance.
• Contribute to the improvement of pretreatment and purification techniques.
• Participate in the optimization of chemical recycling processes.
• Support the structuring, analysis, and valorization of technical data.
• Contribute to the enhancement of data visualization and analysis tools.

Candidate Profile

You hold a Master’s degree (minimum Bac+5 equivalent) from an engineering school or university, with a specialization in chemical engineering, process engineering or chemistry.

An initial experience gained through an academic project, internship, apprenticeship, or professional experience would be considered an asset.

Exposure to the refining, petrochemical, or recycling sectors would also be advantageous.

You have a good command of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly:

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word

Knowledge of Aspen Plus, Pro/II, or similar process simulation tools would be considered a plus.

A minimum C1 level in French is required. A minimum C1 level in English is also required.

Additional Information

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.