Technical Application Engineer TII - Refractory/ High temperature insulation

Etex; Filago; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex is seeking a Technical Application Engineer to shape innovative insulation and refractory solutions for high-temperature industrial processes. The role involves transforming customer requirements into compliant designs across multiple European locations, with travel expectations to key sites.

The ideal candidate will interpret specifications, perform technical calculations, and collaborate with Sales, R&D and Engineering to deliver compliant, tested solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-temperature insulation, refractories, or industrial furnace environments.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Effective communication with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical application support to customers and colleagues.
• Develop compliant insulation and refractory solutions.
• Interpret customer requirements and specifications.
• Support projects from design through to after-sales.
• Prepare and review technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Respond to technical enquiries and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, R&D and Engineering teams.
• Manage multiple technical projects and priorities.
• Liaise with testing and certification bodies.
• Support product testing and validation activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver accurate and practical technical guidance.
• Maintain expertise in products, applications and industry standards.

Skills

High-temperature insulation

Refractories

Industrial furnace applications

Technical calculations

Customer collaboration

Documentation

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Filago, IT Portillo, ES Pasian di Prato, IT Tuusula, FI Mechelen, BE Montemayor, ES Carpentras, FR Dabrowa Górnicza, PL El Pla de Santa Maria, ES Milano, IT Gelsa, ES Santa Giustina in Colle, IT Villarubio, ES Madrid, ES Noisy-le-Grand, FR Warsaw, PL Konin, PL Barco, IT Zaventem, BE Beuda, ES Montecassiano, IT Auneuil, FR Roma, IT Valladolid, ES Madrid, ES Avignon, FR Tisselt, BE Boffalora S/Ticino, IT Bergamo, IT Assago, IT Bondeno, IT Rochester, GB AZE, FR Valdemoro, ES Tessenderlo, BE Bergamo, IT Tessenderlo, BE Desselgem, BE Saint Avold, FR Pińczow, PL Torre de' Passeri, IT Sosnowiec, PL Sint-Niklaas, BE Forlì, IT Martos, ES BAILLET EN FRANCE, FR Temse, BE CARRESSE CASSABER, FR BÈGLES, FR Novi Ligure, IT Madrid, ES Roma, IT Colombe, FR Assago, IT Milan, IT Portillo, ES Padova, IT Egna, IT Assago, IT Fano, IT Opole, PL Vittuone, IT Carpentras, FR Imperia, IT Torrile, IT Ortona, IT Kapelle-op-den-Bos, BE Rokietnica, PL Newtownabbey, GB Maneru, ES Venezia, IT Corfinio, IT Madrid, ES Altafulla, ES Warszawa, PL Avignon, FR

At Etex, our purpose Building Better Together underpins everything we do.

As a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.

We foster a culture where connection and collaboration empowers our teams to thrive and perform at their best.

A career with us is an opportunity to grow, learn and lead supported by our commitment to your development and well-being.

About The Role

Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact? Join us as Technical Application Engineer! This role can be based in either Poland, Italy, Spain, France or Belgium. Travel is expected to these countries 3 -4 times a month.

Are you a technically minded problem-solver with a passion for engineering solutions in high-temperature industrial environments? Join Promat as a Technical Application Engineer and play a key role in transforming customer requirements into innovative, compliant insulation and refractory solutions that support some of the world's most demanding industrial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical application support to customers and colleagues.
• Develop compliant insulation and refractory solutions.
• Interpret customer requirements and specifications.
• Support projects from design through to after-sales.
• Prepare and review technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Respond to technical enquiries and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, R&D and Engineering teams.
• Manage multiple technical projects and priorities.
• Liaise with testing and certification bodies.
• Support product testing and validation activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver accurate and practical technical guidance.
• Maintain expertise in products, applications and industry standards.

Key Requirements

• Experience in high-temperature insulation, refractories, or industrial furnace applications.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and customer requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident preparing technical calculations, documentation and recommendations.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with customers and internal teams.
• Practical, solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Why join us?

• Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination