Descrizione dell'offerta
Position: R&D Intumescent & Process Specialist
Summary
Etex is an international leader in sustainable construction. We prioritize our people, fostering collaboration and well‑being. The role will be based at the Promat Italy Filago Plant (BG) and focuses on the intumescent portfolio.
Location
Filago, Italy
What You'll Do
- Product Development & Innovation
- Conduct patent and literature reviews to define project scopes and problem statements.
- Develop project plans, test formulations on a lab scale, and extrapolate them to production processes.
- Design, monitor, and analyze fire test programs to meet high‑standard building and industry requirements.
- Source new raw materials to enhance product performance, lower costs, and reduce the CO2 footprint.
- Collaborate with internal experts, operations, universities, suppliers, and external partners.
- Train stakeholders on technologies/product performance and support grant and patent applications.
- Project & Portfolio Management
- Lead projects by defining scope with sponsors, conducting risk analyses, and preparing decision meetings.
- Manage project databases and development plans in alignment with company project management standards.
- Coordinate and delegate tasks within the team, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.
- Report progress clearly to stakeholders and proactively provide mitigation plans for potential delays.
- Oversee laboratory management, including equipment and personnel coordination.
- Technical Assistance & Support
- Clarify and define technical requests from internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee material technology and performance for the assigned portfolio (intumescent, lamination, extrusion, injection molding).
- Define, perform, or commission specific analyses and tests.
- Evaluate test results and deliver conclusive technical reports to Quality Control, production sites, and business units.
- Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Report hazardous situations, accidents, or safety system failures and participate in investigations.
- Properly utilize laboratory materials, work equipment, hazardous products, and personal protective equipment.
- Actively contribute to prevention and environmental policies, maintaining compliance with corporate standards.
What You'll Bring
- Master of Science in material engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
- 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
- English language proficiency at B2 level (required) and confident communication in an international environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to use ERP systems (experience with SAP is a plus).
- Very good knowledge on modelling related to building materials & systems and validation of it with test data.
- Very good knowledge on Artificial Intelligence.
- Good knowledge on behaviour of building materials and building performances.
- Excellent organizational skills – task prioritization, independence, and a sense of responsibility.
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills – ease of building good relationships, politeness, professional conduct.
- Ability and willingness to work with people – teamwork within an international and cross‑functional environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions.
- Openness to learning and personal development.
- High work ethic, commitment to Etex values, safe workplace behaviours, and sustainability focus.
Equal Opportunity
In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.
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