Junior Application Engineer Steel
Are you a fresh graduate and looking for a place where you can make a difference? Join our VIE Program and develop your talents in our challenging and rewarding environment.
To strengthen ourEuropean Applications Team, based in our Business Innovation Centre in Nivelles, Belgium , we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of Junior Application Engineer Steel (VIE) .
About the role
As a Junior Application Engineer Steel (VIE) , you willreport to ourGlobal Application Senior Expert Steel and be part of the Global Applications Team . You will be focusing on iron & steelmaking applications, directly support the development of innovative products / solutions for the iron & steelmaking industry, with a strong focus on sustainability and low environmental footprint products/solutions.
Your roleand responsibilities:
Manage and lead the operation of our newly developed lab scale equipment for iron ore pellets induration (world-wide unique, state-of-the art device).
Support the development of innovative products / solutions at laboratory, pilot and industrial scales.
Contribute to business development efforts of Lhoist business units in Europe, North/South America. Include but not limited to value-in-use calculations, thermodynamic calculations by using the software thermo-calc, technical support for trial and product/solution implementation at customer site.
Manage our digital platforms: maintain up to date our market intelligence data and sanity of knowledge assets.
About you:
Best in class with a University Degree (MSc, PhD) in Chemistry, Metallurgy or Material Engineering with an interest or first experience in industrial environment.
You are fluent in English (another language is an asset).
Computer skills: you are proficient in MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint. Knowledge of MS-Power BI, Thermo-Calc is a plus.
Some knowledge on the steel industry is a differential.
You have good all-round skills, a high motivation, and an ability to work independently.
You have excellent organizational skills, priority setting, the ability to balance a variety of tasks whilst delivering results.
You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality.
You have a team-oriented work ethic.
You have a positive and constructive attitude.
Full work proficiency in English is a must, another language is a plus.
About the VIE Program
V.I.E. Program (volontariat international en entreprise), is an international graduate program that allows EU graduates working with a team of experts abroad.The program is minimum 1 year with a possibility of renewal and hire. By joining our VIE Program, you will have severalopportunities to work on projects that directly impact the organization and become a qualified professional in your field.
Why join Lhoist?
We are passionate about the business we have been in for more than a century. As a private company, we believe in continuity and look for people with a long-term vision to help us to grow. That could be you! At Lhoist, people matter. Our employees’ ongoing efforts to innovate and seek out new opportunities as well as their achievements, have brought about our global success and growth. We appreciate and reward them for that.
Our 6.400 employees in more than 25 countries create everyday solutions for a sustainable future. Reducing our carbon footprint is part of our overall commitment to develop Lhoist as a sustainable company. As a market leader in the industrial sector, it is our responsibility to plan ahead and be a part of this global transition from the start. Our strategy takes into account our three major pillars of sustainable development: planet, people and profit.
At Lhoist, we have more than 50 nationalities. Diversity and inclusion are fundamentals to stand by our values, achieving our business goals and building a stronger group.
Come and join us!
