Technology Scout - EMEA

Laveer Engineering; Villeurbanne; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Attractive remuneration

Peer-to-peer recognition

Lunch vouchers

Transportation allowance

Work-from-home allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development

Community service events

Résumé du poste

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a forward-thinking Technology Scout to join its innovation team in EMEA. You will identify, evaluate, and mature emerging technologies in the nuclear energy sector, translating cutting-edge science into practical partnerships and business value.

You will build relationships with startups, universities, and research institutions, conduct feasibility studies, and support strategic roadmaps across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master or Doctorate degree in a energy or nuclear-related field (e.g., nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, etc.).
• 5+ years of post-education experience in technology scouting, product development, innovation management, or a related role in the energy, aeronautics, space or any relevant high-end / heavy industry sector
• Strong knowledge of emerging technologies and applications to nuclear sector
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build networks within the innovation ecosystem.
• Curiosity: A passion for exploring new ideas and technologies.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technology scouting with long-term business goals.
• Problem-Solving: Expertise in evaluating technical feasibility and commercial viability.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work across teams and functions.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to Build and deliver the holistic technology vision of Westinghouse, ranging from incremental innovation to future gamechangers.
• Provide input and direction to the Strategic Roadmap group on selected technology development areas.
• Provide insights into competitors' technological advancements and market trends.
• Monitor global innovation ecosystems to assess opportunities and threats.
• Research and identify emerging technologies, startups, academic research, and industry trends.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, POC analysis, and due diligence on new technologies.
• Build and maintain relationships with startups, research institutions, universities, and accelerators.
• Collaborate with internal R&D, engineering, and business units to identify customer pain points and technology gaps.
• Identify external funding opportunities (government/private) to mature identified technologies.
• Catalyze and materialize efforts internally and with partners to capture opportunities.
• Advocate RD and innovation dynamics to government stakeholders and articulate technology bricks.
• Present findings and actionable recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Connaissances

Technology scouting

Innovation management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Networking

Formation

Master or Doctorate in energy or nuclear field

Description du poste

Requisition Number: 31615

Company: W Electrique France SAS

Location: Villeurbanne, FR Madrid, ES Prague, CZ Nivelles, BE Mannheim, DE Sofia, BG Kr, SI, 8270 Orsay, FR Salwick Preston, GB Västerås, SE Trnava, SK

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

General Job Function

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Technology Scout to join our innovation team in EMEA.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of identifying, evaluating, recommending, and leading maturation of emerging technologies and trends in nuclear energy.

You will bridge the gap between cutting‑edge advancements and practical business applications, by leading the search and negotiations process for new technology partnership/expansion in defined technology areas, enabling Westinghouse to continue and strengthen its role as Innovator in the broad energy sector.

Duties And Responsibilities

Contribute to Build and deliver the holistic technology vision of Westinghouse, ranging from incremental innovation in support of near-term business unit objectives, as well as preparing the future by seeking gamechangers and breakthroughs.

• Strategic alignment: Provide input and direction to the Strategic Roadmap group on selected technology development areas to align technology scouting needs with corporate strategy and goals.
• Market Intelligence: Provide insights into competitors' technological advancements and market trends.
• Trend Analysis: Monitor global innovation ecosystems, industry conferences, and publications to assess potential opportunities and threats.
• Technology Identification: Research and identify emerging technologies, startups, academic research, and industry trends that align with Westinghouse's strategic objectives.
• Technology Evaluation: Conduct feasibility assessments, proof of concept (POC) analysis, and due diligence on new technologies applicable to the broad energy sector.
• Partnership Development: Build and maintain relationships with startups, research institutions, universities, and technology accelerators.
• Collaboration: Work with internal R&D, engineering, and business units to identify customer pain points and technology gaps, while assessing the applicability of technologies being developed in Westinghouse ("technology bricks") to address these pain points/gaps, and eventually recommending consideration for new technology bricks to develop.

External funding: Identify external funding opportunities, whether government grants or private, that could be pursued to mature identified technologies from low to medium technology and business readiness levels.

• Catalyze and materialize the efforts internally throughout the organization, and externally with partners, to capture opportunities in a timely manner.
• Align proposed funded project content with policy makers priorities and expectations to increase the funding capacity of Westinghouse for innovation.
• Advocate R&D and innovation dynamics of Westinghouse to influence government stakeholders. Work with government affairs and government programs teams to articulate identified technology bricks.

Reporting: Present findings and actionable recommendations, in the forms of memos, business opportunity papers, make-vs-buy or investment decisions, to stakeholders and executive leadership.

Education And Qualifications / Skills And Competencies

• Master or Doctorate degree in a energy or nuclear-related field (e.g., nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, etc.).
• 5+ years of post-education experience in technology scouting, product development, innovation management, or a related role in the energy, aeronautics, space or any relevant high-end / heavy industry sector
• Strong knowledge of emerging technologies and applications to nuclear sector
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build networks within the innovation ecosystem.
• Curiosity: A passion for exploring new ideas and technologies.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technology scouting with long-term business goals.
• Problem-Solving: Expertise in evaluating technical feasibility and commercial viability.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work across teams and functions.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in France can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Lunch vouchers
• Transportation allowance
• Work-from-home allowance
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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