Research Engineer (m/f/d)

1. Project Management :

• Define research programs aligned with new product and service objectives.
• Organize and execute laboratory-scale R&D projects.
• Performs tasks/projects and takes the responsibility for assuring quality, cost effectiveness & timeliness for those projects
• Develop materials and processes while supporting related projects.
• Maintain regular reporting on project progress and outcomes.
• Supervise customer sample preparation and optimize products based on feedback.
• Monitor technical advancements in the market, including patents and scientific publications.
• Consolidate fundamental knowledge on steel casting fluxes and associated raw materials.

2. Laboratory Research and Data Management :

• Plan research activities, including experiments, characterization, and analytics
• Manage, process, analyze, and document data from lab activities.
• Maximize data collection value from R&D, production, and quality assurance.
• Develop project reviews, technical reports, and presentations with clarity and precision.
• Document knowledge and findings in technical memos and share them with stakeholders.
• Utilize project management tools (e.g., Vantage) for deliverables and resource planning.
• Organize stage-gate meetings and prioritize multiple projects.

3. External Collaboration and Scientific Contributions :

• Prepare papers, proposals, and presentations for conferences, congresses, and seminars.
• Build external collaborations and networks to share and extend expertise.
• Address intellectual property topics, support evaluations, and assist in patent filings.

• PhD or master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mineralogy, or a related engineering discipline, preferably with a focus on casting fluxes (mold powders), glass chemistry, and/or interactions between slag and liquid steel.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D, project management, or product development, ideally within or for a steel plant environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of continuous steel casting processes, mineralogy, and ceramic raw materials for casting fluxes, including their melting and solidification mechanisms under high-temperature conditions.
• Strong expertise in thermodynamics and reaction kinetics, with proficiency in thermodynamic calculation tools (e.g., FactSage®).
• Hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques, such as high-temperature viscometry, hot-stage microscopy, TG/DTA, XRD, and Rietveld refinement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated experience in data analysis and interpretation.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly summarize research outcomes and present results during stage-gate or project review meetings.
• Motivated, adaptable, and innovative, with a proactive approach to challenges and a strong drive for continuous improvement.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in an international environment and partner across R&D and plant operations.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.

As a global organisation operating across multiple countries, compensation for this role may vary depending on location, local market benchmarks, and experience. In line with our commitment to pay transparency, a salary range relevant to your location will be shared with you during the early stages of the recruitment process, before any interview is scheduled.