Material R&D Scientist – Fiber Cement

Job title:

Material R&D Scientist – Fiber Cement

Company

Etex Group

Job description

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it’s our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Material R&D Scientist – Fiber Cement, and be the driving force behind our products!What You’ll Do:

• Perform research to develop new products.
• Improve or adapt existing products and technologies for material development with regards to fiber cement.
• Manage portfolio of products based on fiber cement technology.
• Offer technical support to internal (i.e. QC, production sites in Belgium/Europe/LATAM/Nigeria, business units) and external customers.
• Test products on small lab scale and extrapolate the formulation to specifically product-oriented processes.
• Elaborate fire test programs, follow-up and analyze the test results.
• Search for new raw materials to improve the performance of products or reduce production costs.
• Report in a clear way on the progress, deliverables to relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze the test results and conclude.

What You’ll Bring:

• PhD in applied science, material science or mineral chemistry science.
• Few years of experience in a similar role, in R&D environment.
• Proven project management skills.
• Strong communications skills and ability to communicate across different levels of organization.
• Fluent English.

Why Join Us?

• We are named the world’s #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023! And one of the top companies to grow your career in Belgium in 2023 according to LinkedIn!
• 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
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.

Expected salary

Location

Kapelle-op-den-Bos, Vlaams Brabant

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:47:31 GMT

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