JUNIOR R&D PROJECT LEADER - H/F

The main role

As a VIE, youll be able to join our R&D team in Eindhoven, where a new analytical lab was built in 2024. Different instrumentations were installed, such as XRD, TGA-DSC, a Particle size analyzer, XRF, and a Calorimeter.

These instrumentations are so far being used on a basic level, and the goal will be to help develop the analytical lab to its full potential, alongside with the R&D team.

Therefore, your missions will include:

• Testing and developing the available instrumentations;
• Analyzing the results through data interpretation & writing reports;
• Working towards the automation of the process and flow;
• Ensuring the good development of the labs potential.

➡️ Extra information

Working from home is possible for 1 day per week, if the activity allows it.

This is a 12-month mission, extendable once.

If you recognize yourself in the following description, dont hesitate to apply!

• Masters degree in Engineering with a focus on Chemistry, Materials, Civil Engineering or any related field
• You have excellent written and verbal language skills in English
• A first experience in cement chemistry will be considered as an asset
• Youre comfortable with Excel; some exposure to analytical tools would be a plus
• You are recognized for your analytical mindset
• You are a team player and dare to take initiative

Saint-Gobain Weber beamix b.v., leading producer and supplier of construction materials, offers a broad assortment of products for concrete, repair, waterproofing, masonry, flooring and tiling. We deliver to different channels of sales, to do-it-yourself, builder merchants and direct sales. In 2010, after almost 50 years, the group of Saint-Gobain was joined. Saint-Gobain is the world leader in sustainability and stands for “making the world a better home”. With this combination, we ensure the environment of a family company and the benefits of a global multinational.

With this R&D Project Leader analytical lab role, youll be able to develop products where alternative binders are being used to replace cement and for that reduce the CO2 footprint of the products. For finding and approving such binders, it is critical that quality tests are performed to ensure proper binder capacities.

• Non-taxable monthly allowance
• Support for the first month of accommodation and transportation
• Health and social protection
• Expand your international network

The Weber R&D team in Eindhoven is one of the 3 R&D teams within Weber Benelux.

The team consists of 3 persons working closely together with other departments of the company, such as Quality Control, Production and Marketing. The department has a very open structure and working atmosphere, where everybody is willing to help each other where needed.

• An automatic response is sent to you by email once you apply (Response sent by TA France)
• If we want to move forward with you, you will have a first interview with our HR Talent Acquisition Team in France (on Teams)
• Then, you will have a first interview with the local teams Head of R&D and R&D Manager (on Teams). A coffee chat with the HR Manager will also be possible.
• If you are selected, you will receive confirmation by email and have an Onboarding Day at the Tour Saint-Gobain in Paris before your departure.